HomeMy WebLinkAbout071806_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 July 18, 2006, at
3:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, 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 Councilmember Gil followed by
the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Commendations - Mayor Harrison and Police Chief Bueermann presented
certificates of commendations to James and Theresa Ramos, Alaina Mathews,
and James and Rowena Ramos for their generous donations to support the
Redlands :Boxing Club. Several student boxers, their trainer and Joe Gonzales
were also present for this special occasion.
Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and
Mayor Harrison presented five year service pins to: William Dye, Fire
Department; Clint Ketcherside, Fire Department; Mark MacDonald, Fire
Department; Eva Toppo, Fire Department; Justine Curley, A. K. Smiley Public
Library; Jean Griffing, A. K. Smiley Public Library; Nancy Reynolds, A. K.
Smiley Public Library; Michael Pool, Administration-Municipal Utilities
Department; Gary Van Dorst, Administration-Municipal Utilities Department;
Rudy Victorio, Administration-Municipal Utilities Department; Kenneth
French, Solid Waste Division-Municipal Utilities Department; John Lisanics,
Water Division-Municipal Utilities Department; Lori. Burbidge, Police
Department; Alvin David, Police Department; Annette DeWoody, Police
Department; Tricia Frink, Police Department; and Erik Reeves, Parks/Street
Trees-Public Works Department.
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Ten-year service pins were presented to: Jill Martinson, A. K. Smiley Public
Library; and Dan Borell, Administration-Municipal Utilities Department.
Fifteen year service pins were presented to: David Starr, Equipment
Maintenance-Administrative Services Department; Diane Rivera-Sedgwick,
Fire Department; and Richard Ramos, Solid Waste Division-Municipal Utilities
Department.
Twenty-year service pins were presented to: Don McCue, A. K. Smiley Public
Library; Steve Starr, Police Department; and Kyle Wilson, Electrical Division-
Public Works Department.
Twenty-five year service pins were presented to: Greg Hostetler, Fire
Department and Mitch McKee, Fire Department. Tom Jurgens, Water
Division-Municipal Utilities Department received a gold watch recently after
his retirement.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT
A. K. Smiley Public Library - On his 61st birthday, Library Director Larry
Burgess shared some exciting events taking place at the A. K. Smiley Public
Library such as the new stain glass window to be installed this fall, Smiley
Family Day scheduled for October 7, the celebration of the 75th anniversary of
the Lincoln Shrine and publication of the second pictorial book on Redlands
which will feature color slides.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the minutes of the special meeting of July 5, 2006,
and the regular meeting of July 5, 2006, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
Resolution No. 6516 - Measure "O" Tax Rate - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6516, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands levying a tax rate for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 to service the
annual principal, interest and other charges relating to the Measure "O" 2003
General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Resolution No. 6517 - CFD 2001-1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6517, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
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levying special taxes within the City of Redlands Community Facilities District
No. 2001-1 (Northwest Development Project).
Resolution No. 6518 - CFD 2003-1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6518, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
levying special taxes within the City of Redlands Community Facilities District
No. 2003-1 (Redlands Business Center).
Agreement - Infrastructure Update Services - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement for infrastructure update services with
CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services of Orange County LLC and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on July 11, 2006, was acknowledged as received.
Tract No. 16907 - Diamond Peak Homes and Management - Final Approval -
On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract
No. 16907 for a subdivision of 5.52 acres into ten residential lots for property
located at the northeast corner of Dearborn Street and Fifth Avenue.
Tract No. 17691 - Buckeyes Limited Partnership - Final Approval - On motion
of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 17691 for the
subdivision of a 2.6 acre parcel into a 24-unit condominium development
located on the south side of Highland Avenue, west of Ford Street and
immediately east of the I-10 Freeway.
Appraisal - Property Negotiations - San Timoteo Canyon Open Space - On
motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,
the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Cushman &
Wakefield to perform land appraisal services for Assessor's Parcel Nos. 0294-
091-35 and 0294-101-21 owned by Richard and Marie Lingren and Assessor's
Parcel No. 0294-121-20 owned by Gordon and Sharon English, authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the
City and authorized staff to enter into negotiations with these property owners
for possible acquisition of their properties located in San Timoteo Canyon for
open space. A letter was received from Bob Roberts asking that appraisals of
canyon properties address constraints that are unique to Redlands.
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Reappointments - Recreation Advisory Commission - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously reappointed Joe Gonzales and Lupe Sanchez, Jr. to
another four-year term on the Recreation Advisory Commission ending June 30,
2010, as recommended by Mayor Harrison. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously reappointed Patty Peoples to another four-year on the Recreation
Advisory Commission ending June 30, 2010, as recommended by Mayor
Harrison. This appointment required a 4/5 vote of the City Council.
Proclamation Honoring Tammy Gambill - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation honoring Tammy Gambill
for her dedication to the youth of our community and especially upon her
designation as 2005 U. S. Olympic Committee Developmental Coach of the
Year.
Property Damage Settlement - Carlisle - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously acknowledged a Release of All Claims for settlement of a property
damage submitted by Eric and Lisa Carlisle. The City Council authorized
settlement of this lawsuit/claim in a closed session and this agreement reflects
the Council's terms and conditions for settlement.
Ordinance No. 2645 - Administrative Citations - Ordinance No. 2645, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 1.22 of the Redlands
Municipal Code regarding administrative citations, was unanimously adopted
on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher.
Resolution No. 6520 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6520, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the
Redlands Municipal Code: installation of stop signs on Judson Street at
Pennsylvania Avenue, on Texas Street at Pioneer Avenue, and on Elizabeth
Street at Henrietta Street.
Agreement - CFD 2004-1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a
contract agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for consulting services for
the administration of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1.
Purchase and Sale Agreement - Iowa Street Medical Partners - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement and escrow
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instructions in the amount of $28,000.00 for the sale of a 3,203 square foot
portion of street right-of-way along the north side of Barton Road, east of Iowa
Street, that is not needed for street right-of-way purposes to Iowa Street Medical
Partners and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Bid Rejection - Redlands Bowl Conduit Installation Project - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously rejected the bid for construction of the Redlands Bowl
Conduit Installation Project and authorized staff to negotiate a contract for the
project in accordance with State law. This bid was opened and publicly
declared on July 6, 2006,by the City Clerk; a bid opening report is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
Contract - Redlands Sports Park - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved a contract with Southern California Edison Company for extension of
Electric Distribution Line Rule No. 15 across the Redlands Sports Park property
and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - Water Production Facilities - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement with Tom Jurgens to furnish electrical
facility maintenance and repair services for water production facilities in the
amount of$50,000.00 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk
to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Grant Application - LNG Vehicles - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
authorized the submission of a grant application to the Mobile Source Air
Pollution Reduction Review Committee Local Government Match Program for
the Local Government Match Program FY 05/06, Phase II, for the purchase of
two Liquefied Natural Gas commercial frontloaders, one Liquefied Natural Gas
sideloader and one roll-off truck for the Solid Waste Division.
Vehicle Purchase - Solid Waste Division - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously authorized the purchase of a LNG roll-off truck from Rush Truck
Center in the amount of$162,381.17.
Agreements - Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved an agreement with Aero Tech Surveys to
furnish professional surveying services for the Capital Improvement Program
Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project in the amount of$8,675.00, and authorized
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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
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Hilltop
Geotechnical, Inc. to furnish construction inspection and testing services for the
Capital Improvement Program Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project in the
amount of$8,177.00, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk
to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Agreements - Water Pipeline Replacement Project - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved an agreement with Aero Tech Surveys to
furnish professional surveying services for the Capital Improvement Program
Water Pipeline Master Plan and Replacement Project in the amount of
$39,840.00, 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 Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with Hilltop Geotechnical, Inc. to furnish construction
inspection and testing services for the Capital Improvement Program Water
Pipeline Master Plan Replacement Project in the amount of $27,289.00, and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
LAFCO Application - Sewer Service Extension - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously authorized the submission of an application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission for extension of sewer service to the County senior
center, library and park (OSC 06-05), a development project located at the
northwest corner of Opal Avenue and Mentone Boulevard and determined that
the Mentone Boulevard Sewer Main. Extension is statutorily exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15282(k), and authorized staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Water Stock Leases - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the lease of
10.75 shares of Crafton Water Company stock to Pete Marcum and five shares
of Crafton Water Company stock to Brian and Kelly Kuhns.
Wireless Service Facility Land Lease Agreement - Dearborn Reservoir - On
motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,
the City Council unanimously approved a mitigated negative declaration for a
wireless service facility (Conditional Use Permit No. 872) at the Dearborn
Reservoir 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. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
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Council unanimously approved a wireless services facility land lease agreement
with New Cingular Wireless PCS at Dearborn Reservoir and authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the
City.
Funds - Addendum - All City Management Services Agreement - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved an addendum to the current agreement with All
City Management Services, Inc. to provide school crossing guards, authorized
the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of
the City, and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$8,247.00.
Agreement - Library Restrooms - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. for renovation of the
restrooms in A. K. Smiley Public Library and authorized the Mayor to execute,
and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
MOU - Redlands Police Officers Association - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Redlands Police Officers Association to grant
participation in a 401 Plan strictly in the context of vacation sell-back and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 6521 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6521, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and
rescinding Resolution No. 6493.
COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting; Attendance - In accordance with Government Code Sections 53232.2
and 53232.3, Mayor Harrison and Councilmember Aguilar reported on their
attendance at the League of California Cities Inland Empire dinner meeting held
in Highland on July 6, 2006.
Police and Fire Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Programs - Fire Chief
Drabinski and Police Chief Bueermann presented their proposed vehicle and
equipment replacement programs. It was suggested the Police Department
prepare a spreadsheet similar to that done by the Fire Department. City
Manager Davidson noted that these programs are limited to the current fleet for
both the Police and Fire Departments and that it is fully anticipated that
additional safety vehicles and equipment will be required due to growth and that
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the purchase of any additional vehicles or equipment would be accomplished
outside of the proposed programs. Further information for the City Council
will be provided at mid-year. Speaking in support of the Fire Department's
equipment needs were Mayor Emeritus Swen Larson, Greg Horton, Terry
Welsh on behalf of the Redlands Professional Firefighters Association and Paul.
Barich on behalf of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce.
Resolution No. 6532 - Lease-Purchase Agreement - Fire Trucks - Fire Chief
Drabinski explained his department is operating five apparatus that have far
surpassed their anticipated lifespan. At this time the department is fortunate to
be able to utilize a pricing offer provided to Culver City which is substantially
lower than actual current pricing on this standardized equipment, but the orders
must be placed before the end of July or there will be a substantial increase in
cost. Paul Barich, Chamber of Commerce,reiterated his support for this request
to purchase two fire pumpers for the Redlands Fire Department.
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6532, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the execution and delivery
of a lease with Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC with option to purchase and equip
two fire pumpers for the Redlands Fire Department and authorizing certain
actions in connection therewith. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher and carried unanimously.
Local Emergency - Ford Street - In accordance with Chapter 2.52 of the
Redlands Municipal Code, Public Works Director Mutter reported on the status
of the local emergency on Ford Street regarding the collapsed storm drain.
Repair work is expected to be completed on August 2, 2006.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2628 - Zone Change No. 396 - Ordinance No., 2628, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal
Code by adopting a revised land use zoning map and effecting Zone Change
No. 396, a change of zone from A-] (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, was adopted on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, with.
Councilmembers Harrison and Gallagher voting NO.
Ordinance No. 2629 - Zone Change No. 399 - Ordinance No. 2629, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal.
Code by adopting a revised land use zoning map and effecting Zone Change
No. 399, a change of zone from 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, was adopted on
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motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil with
Councilmembers Harrison and Gallagher voting NO.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:01 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
a. Property: APN 0173-191-16 (1132 East Cypress Avenue)
Negotiating parties: John Davidson and Andy Bauman
Under negotiation: Terms and price
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)
a. One case - Facts and circumstances: Claim of USAA as subrogee of
Howard Butcher
3. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
a. Jennifer Caldwell v Sherry Argov; Brad Kloepfer - Riverside County
Superior Court Case No. INC 046067
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath,Mayor Pro Tem
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie
Poyzer, City Clerk; Teresa Ballinger, Assistant City Clerk; 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; and Jeffrey L. Shaw,
Community Development Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None forthcoming.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Gardner Construction and Development - Continued from the June 20, 2006,
meeting was consideration of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as
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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. 2644, rescinding the R-A-A, (Residential Estates Animal)
District for a 5.69 acre site at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Los
Altos Drive; a public hearing to consider Resolution No. 651.0, Specific Plan
No. 60, to approve the Casalingo Specific Plan for the development of a 5.69
acre site at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Los Altos Drive; and a
public hearing to consider Tentative Tract Map No. 17622, a Tentative Tract
Map to subdivide 5.69 gross acres into 1.4 residential lots and 2 common area
lots for a private street and common open space located at the northwest corner
of Wabash Avenue and Los Altos Drive. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting
open as a public hearing.
Community Development Director Shaw reported the proposed project was
continued at the City Council meeting of June 20, 2006 when several issues
were raised regarding the project density and layout. Specifically, the City
Council expressed concern over the fourteen units proposed for the project site
and the amount of open space between the proposed units. Following the City
Council's suggestion, the applicant has voluntarily redesigned the site with two
less units for a total of 12 units, yielding a total of 18,937 additional square feet
of common open space.
Community Development Director Shaw also said concerns were raised in
regards to soils, grading and on-site slopes. Since the June 20, 2006, meeting,
staff has reviewed the geotechnical investigation prepared by SID Geotechnical,
Inc. As a result of this review and evidence submitted at the City Council
meeting, the applicant, soils engineer, and City Engineer met and determined
the extent of additional soils investigations that need to be conducted. As a
result of these meetings, it has been determined that new mitigation for on-site
slope stability is required to avoid a potentially significant impact, and a revised
soils investigation report with new mitigation measures have been
recommended. Changes have been incorporated into the proposed project to
identify this impact in the revised negative declaration as "less than significant
with mitigation." Notice of the public availability of a revised mitigated
negative declaration was published as required by the California Environmental
Quality Act. Due to these new recommendations, new mitigation measures
have been included in the Initial Study under the Geology and Soils section and
new conditions of approval have been recommended for the project. In
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Notice of Intent to
adopt the revised Mitigated Negative Declaration was published to provide a
new 20-day public review period of the revised Initial Study. No action can be
taken on the project until the 20-day period expires and for that reason, staff is
recommending a continuance to August 1, 2006. As stated and agreed to by the
applicant at the City Council hearing of June 20, 2006, the revised plans will
serve as a new application and thus, will re-set the allowed time limits in.
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State Permit
Streamlining Act.
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Mark Gardner, the applicant, briefly addressed the City Council noting the only
changes made to the proposed project were the elimination of a basement in the
clubhouse and the reduction of two units for a total of 12 units. Speaking in
support of the continuance were Kathy and Bob Toister and Fannie and Mark
Van Hyning. Richard Hoar said he would support development of this parcel if
it was consistent with the R-A-A zoning. There being no further comments,
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue consideration of the revised
Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearings for Ordinance No. 2644,
Resolution No. 6510 and Tentative Tract No. 1.7622 to the City Council meeting
of August 1, 2006. Motion seconded by Mr. Gallagher and carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 6524 - Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 -
Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution
No. 6524, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the
maintenance of improvements in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, giving
final approval of the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessment for the
2006-07 Fiscal Year. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public
hearing. Public Works Director Mutter reported the preliminary report for the
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 was presented to the City
Council on May 16, 2006. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6486,
granting preliminary approval to the Engineer's Report on May 16, 2006, and
adopted Resolution No. 6523 on July 5, 2006, setting July 18, 2006, for the
public hearing to consider its intention to levy and collect assessment for Fiscal
Year 2006-07 pursuant to the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972. There
will be no increase in assessments over the 2005-06 Fiscal Year. The final step
in the process is to conduct a public hearing and receive testimony from the
public on the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Mayor Harrison
called for public comments. There being no verbal or written comments, the
public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6524. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and
carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 6526 - Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - Public
hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 6526,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the
maintenance of improvements in Street Lighting Assessment No. 1, giving final
approval of the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessment for the
2006-07 Fiscal Year. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public
hearing. Public Works Director Mutter reported the preliminary report for the
Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 was presented to the City Council on
May 16, 2006. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6490, granting
preliminary approval to the Engineer's Report on May 16, 2006, and adopted
Resolution No. 6525 on July 5, 2006, setting July 18, 2006, for the public
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hearing to consider its intention to levy and collect assessment for Fiscal Year
2006-07 pursuant to the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972. There will be
no increase in assessments over the 2005-06 Fiscal Year. The final step in the
process is to conduct a public hearing and receive testimony from the public on
the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Mayor Harrison called for
public comments. There being no verbal or written comments, the public
hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6526. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
North Redlands Vision Plan- Community Development Director Shaw reported
that over the past several months, staff has had the opportunity to review the
North Redlands Vision Plan as directed by the City Council on April 18, 2006.
With the assistance of Mario Saucedo and members of his executive committee,
presentations have been made to most of the City's Boards and Commissions.
The North Redlands Vision Plan will assist each of the departments in
prioritizing projects on the north side of the City. The plan is also a good policy
document that can be wrapped into future planning and strategic planning
documents such as the General Plan. A constant theme in the review of the plan
was the need to prioritize those goals, objectives and projects identified in the
plan as well as a need to further assess and determine available funding sources
to accomplish these goals. Community Development Director Shaw
summarized specific comments and concerns identified by various departments.
Mario Saucedo, North Redlands Vision Committee, gave an overview of their
meetings with 13 boards and commissions and the Redlands Chamber of
Commerce. They also plan to meet with the Redlands Unified School District.
He thanked City Manager :Davidson and Community Development Director
Shaw for their assistance. Mr. Saucedo reviewed the committee's four top
priorities: participation in the General Plan Update, The Terrace improvement
project, further study of a northside library branch and incorporation of the
Preserve America grant into a northside neighborhood inventory.
Councilmembers commended the North Redlands Vision Committee for all
their efforts. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to receive and file the staff
report regarding the North Redlands Vision Plan. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Development Fee Policy - On behalf of The Redlands Association, Bill
Cunningham begged the City Council to review and adjust the development
impact fee policy as contained in the General Plan. Public Works Director
Mutter reported the review of development impact fees are about halfway
completed, and it is anticipated they will be presented to the City Council for
adoption in November. Finance Director Kundig reported the cost allocation
plan is near completion and will be coming before the City Council in
September.
Public Art - As an artist, John Hill reported he is working with the Redlands
Conservancy and a lot of positive things are happening in the arts in Redlands.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
7:43 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on August 1, 2006.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
Attest:
City Clerk
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