HomeMy WebLinkAbout022007_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 February 20, 2007, 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 Sam J. Racadio, Interim City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney;
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann,
Police Chief, Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief, Steven H. Dukett, Interim
Redevelopment Agency Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald C.
Mutter, Public Works Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director;
and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT
Public Works Department - Public Works Director Mutter introduced Jeff
Endicott, P.E., DEE from AEI-CASC Consulting who presented a regulatory
briefing of the National Pollutant Discharge System(NPDES).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2007,
were approved as submitted.
Resolution No. 6575 - Regulations for Candidate Statements - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6575, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands adopting regulations for candidates for elective office
pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be
held in said city on Tuesday, November 6, 2007.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil,payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
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Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on February 13, 2007, was acknowledged as received.
Notice of Environmental Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, a report on notices of pending environmental
actions and pending projects received from surrounding jurisdictions was
acknowledged as received.
Redlands Commons Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved
Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Ultrasystems Environmental, Inc. for
preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Redlands Commons
project in the amount of$79,394.00 for a total contract amount of$287,781.00.
On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the
City Council unanimously approved Amendment No. 2 to the funding
agreement with On Texas Street, LLC in the amount of $95,273.00 for a total
amount of $343,337.40 to fund the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report for the Redlands Commons project and a 20 percent contract
administration fee. The Redlands Commons project is a proposed mixed-use
development on 37.24 acres located on the west side of Texas Street between
San Bernardino Avenue and Pioneer Avenue.
Settlement Agreement - Mac First Investment Corporation - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously acknowledged a release of all claims for settlement of a property
damage claim on or about July 29, 2006, at or near 1224 West Palm Avenue
submitted by Mac First Investment Corporation. The City Council authorized
settlement of this claim and this release reflects the Council's terms and
conditions for settlement.
Settlement Agreement - Gauthier - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously acknowledged
a release of all claims for settlement of a property damage claim which occurred
on or about January 19, 2007, at or near 916 La Feliz Drive submitted by David
Gauthier and Jeanne Gauthier. The City Council authorized settlement of this
claim and this release reflects the Council's terms and conditions for settlement.
Resolution No. 6576 - Public Records - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 6576, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands adopting regulations governing the retention and disposition of public
records.
Appointment - Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
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unanimously approved Mayor Harrison's recommendation to reappoint Michael
Burke to serve a four-year term on the Historic and Scenic Preservation
Commission ending January 18, 2011.
Proclamation - Crafton Hills College - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved
issuance of a proclamation congratulating Crafton Hills College upon the
occasion of their 35th anniversary and commending the faculty and staff for
their continuing dedication to serve our community and for their attainment of
excellence in education.
Agreement - Granite Homes - Tract No. 16586 - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
approved the purchase and sale agreement and the escrow instructions with
GH Redlands, LLC (Granite Homes) for sale of City property along Wabash
Avenue, adjacent to Reservoir Road, to be included in the development of Tract
No. 1.6586, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City, and authorized deposit of the receipts from this
sale into the Local Transportation Fund.
Easements - Redlands Boulevard Right-of-Way- On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement regarding the purchase of an easement for Redlands
Boulevard right-of-way acquisition with James L. Dickerson and Jeanne E.
Weiss and an agreement regarding the purchase of an easement for Redlands
Boulevard right-of-way acquisition with Barbara A. Hyman, James L.
Dickerson and Jeanne E. Weiss for the Redlands Boulevard, Alabama Street
and Colton Avenue Improvement Project and authorized the Mayor to execute,
and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 6571 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution. No. 6571, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing the following traffic regulation pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands
Municipal Code: install a multi-way stop at Palm Avenue and Lytle Street.
Resolution No. 6572 - Speed Studies - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6572, 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: establish speed zones for Cajon Street between Vine
Street and Garden Street; for Tennessee Street and San Mateo Street between
Colton Avenue and Brookside Avenue; and for San Mateo Street between
Brookside Avenue and Highland Avenue.
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Amendments - Wildland Fire Protection Services - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement for annual amendments with the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Services for wildland fire protection
services and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Funds - Firefighter Grant Award - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously accepted the
2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award of$50,400.00 from the Department
of Homeland Security for replacement of the personal protection clothing and
authorize additional appropriations of $12,600.00 to meet the required grant
match and $8,100.00 to complete the purchase of the equipment at current
pricing (for a total of$20,700.00).
Confidentiality Agreement - Police Computer Systems - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved a confidentiality agreement with C-7 Reporting
Solutions for the Police Department's General Automation Computer Systems
and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting Attendance -No reports forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 3:12 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
a. Property: Carriage House, Prospect Park
Negotiating parties: Sam J. Racadio, Ron Mutter and
Ron and Diana Jenks
Under negotiation: Terms and price
2. Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment: City
Manager Position
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The City Council meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF Sam J. Racadio, Interim City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney;
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann,
Police Chief; Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief, Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald
C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director;
and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
PUBLIC HEARING
CDBG Allocations - A public hearing was advertised for this time and place to
establish prioritization and funding distribution of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) proposals for the 2007-08 funding cycle. Mayor Harrison
declared the meeting open as a public hearing.
Assisted by Public Works Director Mutter operating the PowerPoint
spreadsheet and Administrative Analyst Mary Petite, Interim City Manager
Racadio reported the City has received requests totaling $988,021.00 for 27
eligible proposals. Redlands' HUD allocation is identical to that received for
the 2006-2007 program year or $353,501.00. As a result, staffs
recommendations are more limited than those of past years. Specifically, staff
is recommending that, for this year, all funds be allocated to City projects. With
the current fiscal crisis, it was felt that the City projects be given a priority
especially those that would affect the General Fund.
Representatives from the following organizations addressed the City Council
and responded to Councilmembers' questions: Building a Generation for school
site mental health services, Child Advocates of San Bernardino County, City of
Redlands for the CDBG program administration, City of Redlands Police
Department for Recreation 4 Youth, City of Redlands Police Department for the
Performing Arts Program, City of Redlands Police Department for the
Community Center rehabilitation, City of Redlands Police Department for the
expansion of the dispatch center, City of Redlands Public Works Department
for handicap ramps and curb cuts, Development Aging Solutions with Heart,
Inc. (DASH) for Alzheimer care, Family Service Association of Redlands, Inc.,
Gang Reduction Intervention Team (GRIT), Inland Temporary Homes, Inc.,
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc., The Stephen Center for surgical
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amputee assistance, and YMCA of the East Valley for legal aid services. The
public hearing was closed at 6:45 P.M.
Following discussion, Councilmember Gil moved to approve the individual
project allocations as follows and authorized transfer of $2,025.00 from the
2005-06 unallocated funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and
carried unanimously.
Public Service
Child Advocates of San Bernardino County $ 5,000,00
City of Redlands Police Department
Recreation 4 Youth 10,000.00
City of Redlands Police Department
Performing Arts Program 5,050.00
Developing Aging Solutions with Heart, Inc. 5,000.00
Family Service Association of Redlands, Inc. 10,000.00
Gang Reduction Intervention Team 5,000.00
Inland Temporary Homes, Inc. 5,000.00
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc. 5,000.00
YMCA of the East Valley 5,000.00
Total Public Service $ 55,050.00
Construction/Public Projects
City of Redlands Police Department
Dispatch Center Expansion $54,500.00
City of Redlands Public Works Department
Handicap ramps and curb cuts 210,626.00
Total Construction/Public Projects $265,126.00
CDBG Administration
City of Redlands Administrative Services
(Program Administration) $35,350.00
Total CDBG Administration $ 35,350.00
Total $355,526.00
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The City Council meeting recessed at 6:55 P.M. and reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
with the following attendance:
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF Sam J. Racadio, Interim 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; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works
Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw,
Community Development Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Lease Agreement - Carriage House - Prospect Park - City Attorney McHugh.
reported the City Council, by unanimous vote, terminated the lease agreement
with Ron and Diana Jenks for the Carriage House in Prospect Park.
PRESENTATIONS
Student Commissioners - Mayor Harrison introduced the 2007 student
commissioners: Redlands High School student Peter Soliman, Human Relations
Commission; Redlands East Valley High School student Lance Baze, Traffic
and Parking Commission; Redlands East Valley High School student Lauren
Mudge, Parks Commission; and Redlands East Valley High School student
Amber Ludikhuize, Recreation Advisory Commission. Certificates of
appointment and City logo pins were presented to each student.
Proclamation - Crafton Hills College - Mayor Harrison presented a
proclamation to Gloria Macias Harrison, President, and Patrick Fite, Public
Information. Officer, from Crafton Hills College congratulating them upon the
occasion of their 35th anniversary and commending the faculty and staff for
their continuing dedication to serve our community and for their attainment of
excellence in education.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Quantum Structures, 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
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hearing to consider Resolution No. 6566, General Plan Amendment No. 108, a
General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from Office to
High Density Residential on approximately 7.5 gross acres (APNs: 0292-201-
08, 21 and 22) located at the northeast corner of Alabama Street and Orange
Avenue; a public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6565, Specific Plan No. 40
(Amendment No. 33), amending the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to
change the land use designation from EV/AP, Administrative Professional,
District to EV2500RM, Multiple Family Residential 2500, District on
approximately 7.5 gross acres (APNs: 0292-201-08, 21 and 22) located at the
northeast corner of Alabama Street and Orange Avenue; and a public hearing to
consider Tentative Tract Map No. 17693, a tentative tract map to subdivide 7.5
gross acres into 81 numbered lots and one lettered lot for a townhome
development on 7.5 gross acres located at the northeast corner of Alabama
Street and Orange Avenue in the EV/AP, Administrative Professional, District
(proposed EV2500RM, Multiple Family Residential 2500, District) of the East
Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a
public hearing. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the project
and the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval by a split vote of
5 ayes and 2 nays. The Planning Commission also continued the associated
Commission Review and Approval for the project to have the elevations revised
in accordance with their recommendations. Should the City Council approve
the actions under review, the Commission Review and Approval will go back to
the Planning Commission for consideration.
Representing the applicant, Bud Thatcher of Thatcher Engineering, concurred
with the staff recommendations and answered Councilmembers' questions. It
was noted a letter was received from Wilma Noordman; Community
Development Director Shaw and Public Works Director Mutter contacted her
prior to the meeting and addressed her concerns. Community Development
Director Shaw distributed a revised document for Resolution No. 6565 for the
City Council's consideration. There being no further comments, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Negative Declaration - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the
Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for General Plan
Amendment No. 2007-1-1, Specific Plan No. 40 (Amendment No. 33),
Tentative Tract Map No. 17693 and Commission Review and Approval.
No. 814 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 Aguilar and carried with
Councilmember Harrison voting NO as he did not feel this was the best
approach to the Transit Oriented District (TOD) as recommended by
SANBAG to meet future transportation facilities.
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Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study- Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit
Study for General Plan Amendment No. 2007-1-1, Specific Plan No. 40
(Amendment No. 33), Tentative Tract Map No. 17693 and Commission
Review and Approval No. 814 as it has been determined that this project
will not create immitigable physical blight or overburden public services in
the community and no additional information or evaluation is needed.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar and carried with
Councilmember Harrison voting NO.
LOS - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve a reduced Level of
Service (LOS) at the intersections of Alabama Street/Redlands Boulevard
and California Street/Redlands Boulevard during the peak hours as
permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20(b). Motion seconded by
Councilmember Aguilar and carried with Councilmember Harrison voting
NO.
Resolution No. 6566 - General Plan Amendment No. 2007-1-1 -
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6566, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment
No. 2007-1-1 to the Redlands General Plan. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Aguilar and carried with Councilmember Harrison voting
NO.
Resolution No. 6565 - Specific Plan No. 40 (Amendment No. 33) -
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6565, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Resolution No. 6105
relating to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40).
Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar and carried with
Councilmember Harrison voting NO.
Tentative Tract Map No. 17693 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 17693 based upon the findings contained
in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar and carried
with Councilmember Harrison voting NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alley Work- Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reported that at its meeting on
January 2, 2007, the City Council received correspondence from the property
owners at 1029 College Avenue and 907 University Street regarding their
concerns with the condition of sidewalk and alley paving near both residences.
The property owners expressed concerns regarding damaged paving and related
safety and drainage issues due in part to work performed within the alley for the
City's Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project. Municipal Utilities Director Phelps
reviewed the history of this complaint and actions taken to address the residents'
concerns. At this time, the Municipal Utilities Department has determined that
repairs and cleanup to the alley and sidewalk conform to the City's contract
requirements for the Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project and do not constitute
a safety hazard, and further work for street and curb repair is not warranted due
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to damage or alleged unsafe conditions. Wendy Henderson-Ditchfield
expressed her appreciation for what has been done, but contended the curbs
were not an existing condition but had been damaged by the contractor as was
the 40 feet of alley. At the suggestion of Interim City Manager Racadio,
Councilmembers unanimously concurred to direct staff to "fix it" as requested
by Mrs. Ditchfield and that the cost of repairs be charged to the Municipal
Utilities Department.
NEW BUSINESS
Contract - Civic Center ADA Improvements - City Attorney McHugh reported
no action was needed at this meeting regarding the contract with Contech
Construction for the Civic Center ADA Improvement Project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Martin Luther King Parade - Asia Horton reported to the City Council the first
annual Martin Luther King parade was a wonderful success. She thanked
Councilmembers and staff for making it possible.
North Redlands Vision. Plan- Mario Saucedo expressed appreciation for the on-
going development in North Redlands and use of their Vision Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
7:59 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Friday, March 2, 2007,
at 8:00 A.M. in the A. K. Smiley Public Library Board Room, 125 West Vine
Street, Redlands, California, for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the
position of City Manager.
The next regular meeting will be held on March 6, 2007.
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