HomeMy WebLinkAbout040307-City Council_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 April 3, 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; Cletus Hyman,
Deputy 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 Harrison followed by the
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Volunteer Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring April 15-21, 2007, as Volunteer
Week and honoring Jane and Kenton Corwin as Premier "Inspire by Example"
Volunteers. No one from the Human Relations Commission was present to
accept the proclamation.
Southern California Edison - Beverly Powell, Region Manager for Southern
California Edison updated Councilmembers regarding the summer outlook and
announced they have adequate power resources for this summer and are
feverously building new circuits to meet demand. She reviewed the summer
discount plan and lamp exchange program, and reminded staff to apply for the
cool center for the senior center.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT
Community Development Department - Community Development Director
Shaw introduced Richard Pepper, Chief Building Official, who presented
information regarding earthquake preparedness.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2007,
were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil,payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission.
meeting held on March 27, 2007, was acknowledged as received.
Notice of Environmental Actions - Mayor Harrison asked staff to communicate
our concerns to the County of San Bernardino about the effect of development
on the last rural area in the Mentone/Crafton area and to the City of Yucaipa
regarding the Oak Hills Marketplace project. On motion of Councilmember
Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, a report on notices of
pending environmental actions and pending projects received from surrounding
jurisdictions was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2656 - Residential Development Standards - Ordinance
No. 2656, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the
Redlands Municipal Code to provide reasonable accommodations in the City's
residential development standards for the benefit of persons with disabilities,
was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil.
Escrow Extension - Chiesman Trust PropertX - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
approved modification of the original request for extension of escrow to
May 29, 2007, with the Chiesman Trust for a 6.7 acre parcel located east of San
Timoteo Canyon Road and south of Fern Avenue.
Oppose SB 303 - Housing Element and General Plan - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign a letter opposing SB 303, a bill
pertaining to requirements for the Housing Element and General Plan.
Conditional Use Permit No. 768 - Senior Housing Services LLC - Due to a
potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Aguilar 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 find that Conditional Use Permit No. 768 for an approved
160 unit senior apartment complex in eight two-story buildings on 4.76 acres
located on the north side of Orange Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of
Kansas Street, does not require further environmental processing pursuant to
Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines based on
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the Endings contained in the staff report. .Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gil and carried with Councilmember Aguilar having abstained. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
approved a one year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 768 subject
to the original conditions of approval. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil
and carried with Councilmember Aguilar having abstained.
Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2007 as
Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Proclamation - Architecture Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized
issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of April 8-14, 2007, as
Architecture Week.
Proclamation - Record-A-Thon Week - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring April 15-21, 2007, as Record-
A-Thon Week for the blind and dyslexic.
Proclamation - Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust - On
motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City
Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring the week
of April 15-22, 2007, as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.
Proclamation - Crime Victims' Rights Week - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of April 22-28, 2007,
as Crime Victims'Rights Week.
Resolution No. 6584 - Street Lighting District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6584, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, instituting
proceedings, appointing an assessment engineer and ordering the preparation of
an Engineer's Report in the matter of Street Lighting District No. 1.
Resolution No. 6580 - Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6580, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, instituting
proceedings, appointing an assessment engineer and ordering the preparation of
an Engineer's Report in the matter of Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
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Vehicle Purchase - Public Works Department - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized the purchase of two two-ton stakebed trucks for the Public Works
Department in the amount of$72,621.35 from Lake Chevrolet.
Vehicle Purchase - Public Works Department - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized the purchase of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck (250HD)
for the Public Works Department in the amount of $25,490.85 from Rotolo
Chevrolet, Inc.
Resolution No. 6592 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6592, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing the following traffic regulations as recommended by the Traffic and
Parking Commission in accordance with Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal
Code: install stop signs on Lugonia Avenue at Indiana Court and at the east
driveway to Citrus Plaza.
Local Emergency Report - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously acknowledged receipt of
the report from the Municipal Utilities Department regarding the status of the
declared local emergency at the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant and North
Orange Well Field.
OSC-06-29 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously reaffirmed its
determinations and approvals for Outside City Case (OSC) 06-29 for Tentative
Tract Map No. 17060 located at the northwest corner of Sapphire Street and
Nice Avenue finding it is consistent with the City of Redlands' General Plan,
that the public health, safety and welfare and the best interests of the citizens of
Redlands are served by the City's continued processing of the application and
that the pre-annexation agreement should be approved.
Agreement - Boy Scouts of America, Grayback District - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved the annual renewal of an agreement with the Boy Scouts
of America, Grayback District, for the Redlands Fire Department Explorer
Post's Learning for Life Education Resource Program and authorized the Mayor
to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Amendment to Agreement - Crossing Guard Personnel - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved an amendment to the agreement with All City
Management Services, Inc. for the provision of crossing guard personnel and
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authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Residential Development Allocations - Community Development Director
Shaw reviewed the following applications for residential development
allocations for the first quarter of 2007 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 2007-I-01 - Commission Review and Approval No. 824, an approved
nine-unit multiple family residential development on a .79 acre site located at
500 The Terrace, adjacent to the Interstate 10 Freeway in the :R-2 (Multiple
Family Residential) District- A. B. Holdings, LLC, Applicant;
2. RDA 2007-I-02 - Conditional Use Permit No. 886 and Tentative Tract
No. 17962, an approved 38-unit planned residential development project on a
4.10 acre site located on the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Nevada
Street in the EV/3000RM (Multiple Family Residential) District of the East
Valley Corridor Specific Plan- Brentwood Communities, Applicant; and
3. RDA 2007-I-03 - Tentative Tract No. 17064 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 880, an approved 1.2-lot single-family planned residential development
project on a 5.6 acre site located on the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue
and Capri Avenue in the PRD/R-E (Planned Residential
Development/Residential Estate) District - Winstar Redlands, LLC,
Applicant.
Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the applications noting that
Winstar Redlands received 96 points and was the only application to receive the
minimum points necessary. A. B. Holdings and Brentwood Communities have
submitted requests for additional points which he reviewed. A representative
from A. B. Holdings addressed the City Council and requested additional points
as he believed the project will be a benefit to The Terrace. Speaking in support
of the project were Mario Saucedo and Eddie Tejeda from the North Redlands
Vision Committee. On behalf of Brentwood Communities, Pat Meyer asked for
an additional five points in the "location" category and responded to
Bill Cunningham's concerns about Measure N regulations in regards to this
project.
Allocations - Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
grant A. B. Holdings additional points in the following categories: two
points for "consistency with zone," two points for "site and grading design,"
two points for "landscaping" (with the understanding the applicant would
upgrade the landscaping as he proposed), two points for "open space," and
one point for "historical" bringing the total to 92 points. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to grant :Brentwood Communities five additional points for
"location" bringing their total to 92 points. Motion seconded by
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Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Gilbreath then moved to approve the allocation of 9 units to RDA 2007-I-
01, A. B. Holdings, the allocation of 38 units to RDA 2007-I-02, Brentwood
Communities, and the allocation of 12 units to RDA 2007-1-03, Winstar
Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried
unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting Attendance - In accordance with Government Code Sections 53232.2
and 53232.3, Mayor Harrison reported on his attendance at the City/County
Conference held on March 22, 2007, at Lake Arrowhead. Councilmembers
Gilbreath and Aguilar were also present but not at City expense.
Disc Golf Course - Public Works Director Mutter reported that at their meeting
of February 8, 2007, the Parks Commission heard a presentation by Bill Maury-
Holmes to approve the establishment of a nine-hole disc golf course at Ford
Park. Mr. Maury-Holmes had met with staff and outlined the proposal in detail,
including a site visit to the park. He identified the growing enthusiasm for the
sport and encouraged the Commission to recommend approval. Approximately
25 letters in support of the request were received. The Parks Commission.
considered this request and recommended approval subject to the development
of rules for playing disc golf in Ford Park. They also included provisions that
Mr. Maury-Holmes provide the special maintenance needs and costs through
the "Adopt a Park" program and/or an agreement with the City. At their
meeting of March 8, 2007, the Parks Commission reviewed proposed rules for
the disc golf course and recommended approval. On January 10, 2007, the
presentation was made to the Recreation Advisory Commission who
recommended approval of the request provided that their was no cost to the
City. Mr. Maury-Holmes demonstrated disc golf and explained how the course
would be set up in Ford Park. On behalf of the Redlands Morning Kiwanis
Club, many of whom were present in support, Mike Wannen assured
Councilmembers their club will provide the maintennance needs and costs and
urged the City Council to approve this request. Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to approve the recommendations of the Parks Commission and the
Recreation Advisory Commission for the installation of a disc golf course at
Ford Park by Bill Maury-Holmes and directed staff to prepare the appropriate
agreement for City Council approval Motion seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar and carried unanimously.
Street Tree Committee Role - Public Works Director Mutter presented a lengthy
report on the role of the Street Tree Committee which was established by
Resolution No. 5574 on November 3, 1998. The Committee consists of seven
members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The
Committee was advisory to the Parks Commission and was to recommend to the
City Council policies for the planting, care and removal of trees and shrubs in
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all parkways in the City. The Committee is subject to the provisions of the
Ralph M. Brown Act. On February 3, 2004, the City Council adopted
Resolution No 6249, rescinding Resolution No. 5574. The new resolution
maintained all provisions of the previous resolution except that it changed the
Committee's role as advisory to the City Council rather than to the Parks
Commission. This action was based on a recommendation from the Street Tree
Committee. The role of the Committee continues to be to recommend to the
City Council policies for the planting, care and removal of trees and shrubs in
all parkways in the City. Parkway is generally defined as the area within public
street right-of-way outside of the paved surfaces. The Committee has
recommended a number of policies since their inception. Pursuant to the
resolution establishing the Street Tree Committee and their duties, the review of
development plans and permits for removal of street trees is not included. In
accordance with City Code, this review and authority to issue permits rests with
staff. General development review of projects is handled through the Planning
Commission. This includes a review of conditions of approval for development
project and does include requirements for street widening and the planting of
new street trees.
Citrus Valley High School - Trees on Pioneer Avenue - A number of issues
have recently been raised regarding the Redlands Unified School District's
application and subsequent approval to remove a number of trees along the
north side of Pioneer Avenue between Texas Street and Tennessee Street
required for the development of the new Citrus Valley High School. Public
Works Director Mutter reported the development of schools is handled
through the oversight of the State Architect, not the local agency where the
school is located. The law does provide that schools shall comply with local
codes and standards for off-site improvements. The City of Redlands did
not process a standard project review for the school as one is not required by
law. However, off-site improvement plans for Texas Street and Pioneer
Avenue were submitted to the City approximately two years ago for review
to determine compliance with Redlands' codes and standards. Staff had
several meetings with the project architects, engineers and Redlands Unified
School District representatives to determine the best overall design for the
off-site improvements. The plans were ultimately approved in February
2006. City staff was aware of the existence of a number of deodar trees
located along the north side of Pioneer Avenue adjacent to the school site.
Staff reviewed several possible options in an effort to preserve the existing
trees considering traffic mitigation requirements and public safety,
especially with the large student population that will use the area. Several
options were reviewed and considered and all determined to be infeasible
considering operations, delays, costs and overall public safety concerns. In
order to accommodate the traffic volumes, maintain safety standards and
good engineering practices, the current plans approved by the City were
deem to be the best overall solution. These plans meet or exceed all City
code requirements and standards. The Redlands Unified School District has
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agreed to plant new trees pursuant to the City's requirements and
specifications.
Mayor Harrison asked that the appropriate City commissions and boards review
this process in order to preserve mature trees in areas of anticipated
development; he suggested identifying streets with trees in these areas and to
recommend modifications to the General Plan standards to address this issue.
Councilmember Gil stated that seeing the carnage and impact of those dying
trees with the yellow tape looked like a crime scene and that he felt the
Redlands Unified School District had committed the crime as saving those trees
would have been an asset to the school and the community. Mario Saucedo,
North Redlands Vision Committee, and Brad Easter expressed their sadness
with the loss of these trees.
LNG/CNG Sale - Solid Waste Manager Van Dorst reported that when the City
initially completed construction of the LNG/CNG fuel station, a decision was
made to limit the number of outside uses based on the view that the market for
fuel sales was limited and that the cost of administration would be high. As a
result, the City's sale of LNG/CNG to outside users is currently limited to
Omnitrans, the Redlands Unified School District, the City of Grand Terrace and
the City of Loma :Linda. Net revenue from these sales in excess of the City's
cost of delivery in calendar year 2006 totaled approximately $16,123.00. The
opportunity to enhance the City's revenue is growing with the growth of
LNG/CNG vehicles and trucks operating in the region. The infrastructure is in
place in the form of a card reader for an outside user to utilize. The City has
received calls from at least six other public sector agencies in the area
expressing an interest in purchasing fuel. The City has also researched a fuel
support service vendor that acts as a billing agent and collector for a small
fraction of the net profit. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize City
staff to expand LNG/CNG fuel sales to private and public sector users and
authorized the Municipal Utilities Director or his designee to set LNG/CNG
fuel costs to maximize revenue from the sale of LNG/CNG fuel to outside users.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously.
WORKSHOP
Development Impact Fee Program - Public Works Director Mutter reported the
Public Works Department has been working with MuniFinancial to develop a
comprehensive update to the department's development impact fee program.
These fees cover the costs associated with infrastructure and facility impacts
caused by new development. The program covers fees in the following areas:
general government facilities, library facilities, police facilities, park facilities,
fire facilities, storm drain facilities and transportation facilities. At the City
Council meeting of March 20, 2007, staff presented the updated fee program to
the City Council and described the various elements. The City Council asked a
number of questions regarding the fee analysis and asked staff to bring back
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certain information. This information included: a list of existing development
impact fees compared to the proposed new fees; a list of fees for other area
public agencies; City Council direction on capital improvement priorities by
year; trails in accordance to the General Plan; additional fire impacts in high fire
prone areas. Public Works Director Mutter reviewed this information in detail.
Mario Saucedo, North Redlands Vision Committee, reminded Councilmembers
of their goal to have a library on the north side of Redlands and urged approval
of these fees. Bill Cunningham, The Redlands Association, reminded
Councilmembers that Measure U mandated the collection of all costs and felt
the adjustment of these fees was long overdue. Following discussion,
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to direct staff to schedule another hearing on
the implementation of the development impact fee program update for April 17,
2007, and set the public hearing for the introduction of the implementing fee
ordinance and fee resolution for May 1, 2007. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 2657 -Extension of the Redevelopment Plan-Public hearing
was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2657, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands, California, amending the Redevelopment
Plan for the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area to extend the
effectiveness deadlines and the deadlines to receive tax increment. Mayor
Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Interim
Redevelopment Agency Director Dukett reviewed the history of the
redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Project. Mayor Harrison called
for any public comments. There being no verbal or written comments, the
public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2657 was read by title
only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, further reading of the ordinance text
was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2657 was introduced with
unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption
scheduled for April 17, 2007.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
EPA Project - San Timoteo Canyon - Bill Cunningham reminded
Councilmembers and staff that the Environmental Assessment for the EPA
project in the San Timoteo Canyon area was being circulated and requested the
City make formal comments regarding the lack of provisions for trails or parks
and the need for access on the north side of the creek.
JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Redlands Cable Television Upgrade - Deputy Police Chief Hyman reported the
City Council is endeavoring to raise revenues, cut expenses and still provide
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essential City services, clear communication directly with the citizens of
Redlands. Redlands government cable access over Redlands TV Channel 3 has
long been a vehicle for providing that communication. The potential of RTV3,
however, has only begun to be realized. As staff has begun conceiving and
producing current programs, they have frequently run into the frustrating
limitations of aging,previously used equipment that was installed when the City
first signed its cable franchise agreement in 1997 with what was then TCI
Cable, later Adelphia and currently Time-Warner. Finance Director Kundig
explained that with the cable franchise agreement entered into last year between
the City and Verizon, the City now has a $9,000.00 annual PEG (Public
Education and Government) fee for 15 years, a source of funding that must be
used for the City's cable TV infrastructure and/or operation. The total project
cost of approximately $1.64,000.00 will be paid by a $68,000.00 commitment
from the Redevelopment Agency and a $48,000.00 commitment from the
Municipal Utilities Department. Of the remaining $48,000.00, $9,000.00 has
already been received from Verizon's annual PEG fund payment. The
remaining $39,000.00 will be financed with annual payments made from the
PEG fund. The financing of the equipment can be accomplished through an
agreement with Municipal Financing Corporation over a five-year lease period
at an interest rate of 495%. Payments of$8,303.60 will be made annually in
arrears beginning one year after the date of funding. These funding
arrangements were a collaborative effort by all of the affected department
heads. Interim Redevelopment Agency Director Dukett said this source of
funding, supplemented by funds from the City's Redevelopment Agency and
Municipal Utilities Department, which will benefit from the ability of the City
to produce and televise promotional programming, will allow the City to
upgrade the RTV3 equipment with modern digital technology that will both
improve the quality of programming and free up valuable staff and volunteer
resources. In addition, the bid now before the City Council will allow the City
to enter further into the computer age with web casting of its RTV3
programming, an even greater opportunity to communicate directly with the
public, providing citizens the ability to view programming, including City
Council and other meetings, at their convenience. This proposal also includes a
$22,560.00 contract with Joey Whittemore for production services. Under the
contract, Mr. Whittemore would create eight full productions and initiate eight
more pipeline productions.
Funds - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the proposed upgrade,
funding plan and additional appropriations in the amount of$164,000.00 for
the Redlands Cable Television facilities and programming. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
Resolution. No. 6591 - Lease with Option to Purchase - Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6591, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the execution and delivery of a
lease with option to purchase and authorizing certain actions in connection
therewith. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried
unanimously.
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Purchase Order - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize a purchase
order with Pacific Video for certain equipment. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. (Also see
Redevelopment Agency minutes for April 3, 2007.)
RECESS
The City Council meeting recessed at 5:35 to continue the meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency and reconvened at 5:38 P.M.
PRESENTATION
Proclamation - Matador Day - In recognition of Interim City Manager Sam
Racadio's service to the City of Redlands during the past six months, Mayor
Harrison thanked him for his strong skills in organizational leadership, budget
management, public relations and public policy definition while maintaining his
sense of humor throughout his ordeal. His leadership and story-telling
capabilities have left an everlasting imprint on good government in Redlands,
including an especially indelible image of elected officials and City Managers
as matadors in the bull ring of local politics. The City Council unanimously
approved the issuance of a proclamation expressing gratitude to Mr. Racadio for
his months of exemplary service to our community and bestowed the title of El
Matador de Redlands upon him and declared the 3rd day of April, 2007, as
Matador Day in the City of Redlands. Mayor Harrison read the proclamation
in full and presented it to Mr. Racadio. The first key with the new City logo
mounted on a plaque expressing appreciation to Mr. Racadio for his service was
also presented to him as well as an engraved key to the City so that he could
carry it on his key ring. Mayor Harrison then presented a montera, the
matador's hat, to Mr. Racadio and City Clerk Poyzer gave him a red matador
cape also known as a capia. Mr. Racadio expressed his gratitude for the
opportunity to serve and said he would fondly remember his months in
Redlands. Also present were his wife Lynn and Ross Jones, Mayor of the City
of Highland.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 5:58 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8
a. Property: APN 0168-571-72
Negotiating parties: Sam Racadio, Jeff Shaw and Sani Panhwar
Under negotiation: Terms and price
b. Property: APNS 0175-122-06, 01.75-131-1.4,
0175-221-07, 0175-231-01,
0175-241-01, 0175-251-09 and 0294-091-33
Negotiating parties: Sam Racadio, Jeff Shaw and
Cardinal Family Trust
Under negotiation: Terms and price
c. Property: APNS 0292-041-05, 10 and 15 and
APN 0292-041-017
Negotiating parties: Sam Racadio, Gary Van Dorst and
Michael Johnson (Oakmont Industrial Group)
Under negotiation: Terms associated with possible land swap
2. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6
Agency negotiator: Sam J. Racadio, Interim City Manager
Employee Organization: Redlands Association of Fire Management
Employees
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned in honor of
Interim City Manager Racadio following the closed session. The next regular
meeting will be held on April 17, 2007.
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