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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOC_CCv0001.pdf I 1 001 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held ill the C, Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on January 6, 2009, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tern Mick Gallagher, Councifi-nernber Pete Aguilar, Councilmember Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Tom FitzmaUrice, Police Commander; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer; Daniel Hobbs, Redevelopment Agency Director; Rosemary IN Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer; Jeff L. Frazier, Fire Chief, Oscar W. Orel, Community Development Director; Deborah Scott-l-cistra, Human Resources Director; Gary van Dorst, Quality of Life Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Bean followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. PRESENTATIONS Pet Adoptions - Animal Control Officer Bill Miller and Redlands Animal Shelter volunteer Lynda Ackerman introduced Flo, a lively 2-3 year old beagle who is available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Verizorl. Community - COUncifinernber Aguilar introduced representatives from rom Verizon who presented a check for $20,000.00 to Trinity Community Foundation who operate the Micah Houses, $24,500.00 to Mustard Seed Tutorial, and $44,000.00 to the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special meeting of December 16, 2008, and the regular meeting of December 16, 2008. as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion 01" Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged. Bikeway License Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously found that the bikeway license agreement with SANBAG was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, and unanimously approved said agreement for the possible use, construction and maintenance of the Orange Blossom Trail and associated improvements with the SANBAG right-of-way between Grove Street and Nice Avenue, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. OSC 08-01 - Clarito Silverio - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined Outside City Case 08-01 for APN 298-231-70 is consistent with the City of Redlands General Plan and 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 for a sewer connection for a residential development. January 6, 2009 002 Stuart Avenue Storm Drain Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a right-of-entry letter of permission with the American Legion Post 106 to permit the City to construct the Stuart Avenue Storrn Drain improvements across the American Legion property. Professional Consulting Services Procedures - Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hoerning reviewed the proposed procedures retaining professional service agreements. Staff recommended the current practices be changed and that all technical consultants be selected and retained by the City and that the consultants perform their work under the direct supervision of City staff. Councilmember Aguilar questioned sonic of the mechanical issues that could occur. Councilmcmber Bean thought the process should go through the tionnal procurement process and that the City should increase the amount of the deposit and make Sure the deposit is in place before works starts. Councilmember Harrison moved to continue this proposal to the first meeting III February to clarify sonic of the concerns. Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar and carried unanimously. Funds - Amendment - Development Impact Fees Study - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized an appropriation of $26,500.00 from various Development Impact Fee Funds, approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Colgan Consultants, Inc. and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Local Emergency Reports - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council acknowledged receipt of the reports regarding the status of the declared local emergencies at the Safety Hall Z:� (Resolution Nos. 6778 and 6803). Ordinance No. 2711 - CalPERS Amendment - Ordinance No. 2711, an ordinance of the City of Redlands authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Redlands and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System which will allow the "Golden Handshake for 2009, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. COMMUNICATIONS Meeting Attendance - In compliance with Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3, there were no reports forthcoming from Councilmembers. Councilmember Gallagher congratulated Jerry Bean on being named Publisher Executive of the Year by the California Press Association. Councilmembers Aguilar and Gilbreath reported they will be attending the League of California Cities Executive Board meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2009. Councilmember Bean will be attending the Chamber of Commerce's installation of new officers and Man and Woman of the Year Awards dinner on Thursday, January 8 2009. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Redlands Economic Development Plan - The City Council continued its review and discussion regarding the Economic Development Strategy Report first presented to the City Council on September 16, 2008, and again on October 21, 2008, and November 4, 2008, On behalf of The Redlands Association, Bill Cunningham urged the City Council to come to a benchmark for the community and developers to know what we want for our City. Councilmembers discussed the recommendations regarding the Wal-Mart expansion, awarding of LEED points, a study of the groves and possible ballot measure, changing the title of the RDA Director which has been done, more Redevelopment Agency use of January 6,2009 003 consultant specialists, land use fiscalization, annexation of the Donut Hole, joining the IVDA and SBIAA, development of an online-to-college program, working with San Bernardino County Workforce Development, aggressive code enforcement with emphasis on absentee owners, creation of a downtown restaurant row, work on "branding" the COITIMUnity image, creation of a zone by the Redlands airport to locate hi-tecli/GIS-type businesses, and looking at the economic potential of "greening" and "green" industries. Jonathan Abraham urged the City Council to look at green renewal for economic development. Redevelopment and Economic Development Director Hobbs informed Councilmembers the next step would be a final follow-up meeting on February 3, 2009, when Counclirnernbers will make decisions on the recommendations oils and set priorities. NEW BUSINESS 0111 Safety Hall Interim Local Plan Community Development Director Ore' reported that all Safety Hall personnel, Including Dispatch personnel, have been 1. relocated to the various police facilities located throughout the City. This relocation effort has resulted in operational efficiency issues and the immediate need to create an interim Solution in order to create a detention (lockup) facility as well as one central police patrol area. The Task Force (Department Heads and key subordinate personnel) reviewed numerous properties and identified those properties that were considered potentially Suitable for an interim Police use. This determination was based upon a minimum building size (20,000 square feet), type of construction (tilt-Lip construction), parking availability and lease/purchase rate. Several properties were identified that were large enough for the interim facility; the cost to improve these buildings ranged from approximately $5 to $12 million dollars, depending on whether these buildings were ]eased or purchased. The cost included seismic upgrades (required by 2007 California Building Code) as well as a detention facility. Due to the City's financial limitations, the Ad-Hoc Committee found that it would be a financial burden to purchase or lease property and improve it for the short term. Therefore, the Ad-Hoc Committee identified an option that would not involve purchasing or leasing property; rather, it would involve the use of Fire Station In No. 264 for the patrol, detention holding facilities and related administrative functions. At the October 28, 2008, Meeting of the Whole, the Council found this option suitable and directed that the Ad-Hoc Committee bring this matter to a regularly scheduled meeting with more specific Information, including funding. The Interim Plan consists of moving police patrol, detention, forensics (outdoor related activities) and records (counter staff only) into the existing Fire Station 264 Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Plan involves tile installation of a new portable building to house the Fire Department staff displaced by the relocating patrol and records staff to the EOC facility and the installation of an additional modular unit to serve as a detention facility. Essentially, Fire Station 264 will now serve as the interim Safety Hall with an Emergency Operation Center that will provide public access to the Police and Fire Departments. Securing approvals for the portable detention facility requires approval by the State Department of Corrections (DOC). While Staff believes it has prepared an appropriate facility, the final requirements and elements of the pot-table detention (lockup) facility are unknown at this time. The processing timelines to secure the DOC approval appear lengthy (6 to 12 months); however, Staff met recently with a DOC representative who provided information on how best to structure the detention facility to reduce the processing tiniclines to an estimated three to six months period. Staff will take measures consolidate and expedite the DOC approval process where possible. Because of the potential lengthy DOC review timeline coupled with the immediate need to remediate ongoing operational fragmentation that is being experience by the patrol functions, Staff purposes a phased construction process. The project can be completed in phases in order to expedite the movement of police personnel into the facility and provide the public with a permanent place to perform police business. The proposed phases are as follows: January 6,2009 004 Phase 1: Construct site and utility improvements and install the portable Fire Station and relocate fire staff into the portable (estimate $306,000.00). Phase 2: Install the Police Department tenant improvements at the EOC and relocate the Police Department patrol and records staff into the EOC (estimate $235,000.00). Phase 3: Install the DOC approved portable detention facility. Phase 4: Relocate the IT Sever and communications equipment from Safety Hall to the Police Department Annex Facility. Staff is requesting approval to proceed with Phase I and Phase 2 improvements. The budget associated with this work is approximately $541,000.00. Staff is recommending the City Council appropriate $600,000.00 from Building Facilities Fund, Police Department, to cover the cost of this work. Until the completion of the DOC review and approval process, it is difficult to ascertain the budget for the portable detention facilities. Subsequent information will be brought back to the City Council once the scope of work for the detention facility is further defined. At this time, the IT server and communication equipment at Safety Hall is secure from the threat of inclement weather damage. The decision as to if and when to relocate this equipment can be deferred until staff, the Ad-Hoc Committee, and City Council determine the disposition of the existing Safety Hall. Cost effective methods to relocate the IT server and Communication equipment are still being evaluated. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to appropriate $600,000.00 from the Public Facilities Fund, Police Facilities, to implement Phase I and 2 of the Safety Hall Interim Location Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6806 - Priority List - Assistant City Attorney Michael Reiter reported the City retained Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. (VSA) in Washington, D.C. as the City's Federal Legislative Advocate. On December 17, 2008, Steve Palmer of VSA met with City staff to create a priority list of projects based on the City's goals and objectives. These are the projects that are a high priority for the City, and VSA has identified projects with the highest chance Of Success for funding. The exception is funding for Safety Hall, which is a high priority for the City, but less likely to receive funding. A summary was presented of the projects, which included the Alabama Street/Colton Avenue/Redlands Boulevard Intersection Realignment Project, Downtown Storm Drain Replacement Project, Recycled Water Project, Crime Control Research Program, City Facility HVAC Replacement Project and Safety Hall Replacement Project, their likely funding source and the relation to the City's goals and objectives. Jonathan Abraham suggested including in next year's priority list the Redlands Metrolink station and parking structures in the downtown area. Bill Cunningham urged the City Council not to be modest in our requests. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6806, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a priority list of City projects for purposes of federal funding. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Letter of Support - Intersection Improvements - Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hoerning reported that on December 1, 1992, the City of Redlands entered into an agreement with the City of Loma Linda and the County of San Bernardino to prepare construction documents for the construction of intersection improvements at California Street and Redlands Boulevard. The cost sharing agreement approved in 1992 provided a 52 percent cost sharing allocation to the City of Redlands for the project design services. The construction documents were prepared, and the project has laid dormant due to a lack of funding resources. Now the City of Loma Linda has requested a letter of support for the construction of the intersection improvements at California Street and Redlands Boulevard. This intersection is jurisdictionally subet lit eheos, andthofoinda is currently actively Prsing funding for these improvements. A letter of support would help demonstrate the regional benefit and interest toward constructing the master planned improvements. Staff does consider the project important and as such January 6,2009 005 recommends the issuance of a letter of support for outside funding; however, relative to the many street improvement priorities within the City of Redlands staff considers these improvements to be a lower priority than some other planned improvements Such as Alabama Street/Redlands Boulevard/Colton Avenue and Redlands Boulevard, Church Street and other City arterial and local street improvements. That being said, should a substantial amount Of Outside funding be secured the cost benefit ratio of the project should be evaluated along with local funding between the cities to potentially advance the project. At this time, because the funding level is unknown it is premature to discuss these matters in detail; however, the City Manager for Loma Linda has indicated a willingness to engage In discussion regarding a local funding arrangement. The project consists of construction of a new 9 foot by 40 foot wide double cell reinforced concrete storrn drain box culvert across the intersection to safely convey the Mission Creek storm water, realignment of the intersection to IBIS -sets to improve safety and vehicle travel time, and construct' eliminate the off 1011 of a new traffic signal system to complement the reconfigured intersection. The mately is approxi estimated construction cost for these improvements 1 1 $5.8 million dollars. A representative from the City of Lorna Linda was present and thanked the City Council for its consideration of this request. Councili-nember Gilbreath suggested the addition of"Lon-la Linda" to the subject line to make it clear the City of Redlands Supported the City of Loma Linda and moved to approve a letter of support to secure funds to construct the intersection improvements at California Street and Redlands Boulevard as requested by the City of Loma Linda. Motion seconded by COUncilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Fee Waiver - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade - Fire Chief Frazier reported the City has received a request from Holistic Healing for Youth for the waiver of fees regarding police services and for the use of the Redlands Bowl, Mission Gables restrooms and Smiley Park associated with their third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade to be field on Monday, January 19, 2009. The requested waiver of fees includes the amount of $1,181.00 for police services and $1,312.00 for park fees (including $800.00 in cleaning deposits). In previous years, the City Council has waived the fees. Staff recommended waiver of all City related fees with the exception of the Mission Gables restrooms use fee and park, attendant fees in the total mount of $390.00. COLUICilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the request from Holistic Healing for Youth for the waiver of fees relating to police and fire services associated with the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade to be held on January 19, 2009. Motion seconded by COUncilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to require the park reservation and attendance fees for the use of the Redlands Bowl, Mission Gables Restrooms and Smiley Park in the amount of$1,312.00 be paid by the Holistic Healing for Youth and that all certificates of insurance be submitted prior to the event. Motion seconded by COUncilmcmber Gallagher and carried unanimously. Councilmernbcr Gilbreath moved to approve the waiver of cleaning deposit fees in the amount of $800.00 associated with the use of the Redlands Bowl and "M Smiley Park with the understanding that the City will charge the organization M for any cleaning costs that Would have been covered by the deposit with exception of the Mission Gables restrooms use fee and park attendant fees in the total amount of $390.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 5:31 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8 Property: APT-,I 167-011-09 and I I Negotiating parties: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci and January 6,2009 006 Randy Scott, San Bernardino Water Conservation District Under negotiation: Terms and price for possible purchase of property 2. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8 Property: AP N 0171-053-01 and 02 Negotiating parties: N. Enrique Martinez, Daniel Hobbs and Martin Vahtra (GGP-Redlands Mall, L.P.) Under negotiation: Terms and price for possible purchase of property 3. Conference with legal counsel - Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) a. Mary Jane Both v. City of Redlands, et al San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 148597 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem Mick Gallagher, Councilinember Pete Aguilar, Councilinember Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Toni Fitzmaurice, Police Commander; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer; Daniel Hobbs, Redevelopment Agency Director; Rosemary Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer; Jeff L. Frazier, Fire Chief, Oscar W. Orci, Conimunity Development Director; Deborah Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director; Gary van Dorst, Quality of Life Director CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no reportable action taken during the closed session. PRESENTATIONS Student Commissioners - Mayor Harrison thanked the 11011OWing Students for their service as student commissioners in 2008: Bart Stasiuk, Human Relations Commission; Manny Szwabowski, Parks Commission; Leila Magistrado, Rec- reation Commission; and Daniel Knight, Traffic and Parking Commission. Mayor Harrison welcomed the following student commissioners for 2009: Valerie Pooudornsak, Human Relations Commission; John Paul Beall Frellner, Parks Commission; Kristian Beall, Recreation Commission; and Alckandra Stasiuk, Traffic and Parking Commission. North Redlands Visioning Committee - Mario Saucedo presented a report of the North Redlands Visioning Committee's activities in 2008 and their goals for the new year. Mayor Harrison expressed appreciation to Mr. Saucedo and his committee for their efforts and thanked staff for working with the committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Mayor Pro Tern, Gilbreath reported 1,049 trees have been planted and she recently signed a check for $20,000.00 representing the last payment to West Coast Arborists. Healthy Redlands will meet on January 15, 2009, at 1:30 P.M. here in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Harrison reported the Climate Action Task Force will hold its first meeting on January 14, 2009, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. He reminded everyone of the Chamber of Commerce installation and Man and Woman of the Year Awards dinner will be held on January 8, 2009, in the Casa Lorna Room. January 6,2009 007 JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agreement - GGP-Redlands Mall, L.P. - Redevelopment and Economic Development Director Hobbs explained the property commonly referred to as the Redlands Mall, located at 100 Redlands Mall (APN 0171-053-01 and 0171- 053-02) is owned by General Growth Properties-Redlands Mall, L.P. (collectively "GGP"). In an attempt to engage in discussion among the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and GGP with respect to the sale and purchase of the property, Martin Vahtra, Senior Director of GGP, approached Redlands City Attorney Dan McHugh and Redevelopment and Economic Development Director Dan Hobbs with a confidentiality agreement. In the agreement, GGP r1l discusses how they anticipate "disclosure of delivery of non-public, confidential or proprietary financial, legal, technical, business or other information". 111,11411111111 Approval of the confidentiality agreement allows the City 1101 Council/Redevelopment Agency and GGP to en age in discussions with respect 9 to the sale and purchase of the property without jeopardizing confidential information. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the confidentiality agreement with General Growth Properties-Redlands Mall, L.P. and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 6, 2009.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 6805 - CFD No. 2004-1 - Annexation No. 6 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 6805, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands calling for a special election for Annexation No. 6 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Tract No. 14790-1-Cordillera's Homeowner Association). Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called upon the City Clerk for proof of publication and mailing of the notice of this hearing. City Clerk Poyzer reported a notice was published in the Redlands Daily Facts on December 29, 2008, and notices were mailed to the 85 registered voters on December 8, 2008. Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hoerning reviewed the staff report with regard to the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 to pay the cost of services to be provided by the District and incidental expenses. Mayor Harrison called for protests, comments and questions from any person wishing to speak. There were no verbal or written comments. When asked by Mayor Harrison, City Clerk Poyzer replied she would agree to holding the special election on May 5, 2009, for the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District. No written protests against the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District to pay the cost of set-vices and incidental expenses of the Community Facilities District were filed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6805, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands calling a special election oil the questions of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting closed as a public hearing. LAND USE On Texas Street - Redlands Commons, Applicant - Consideration of the following proposals was continued from December 2, 2008, and December 16, 2008, to this time and place: Resolution No. 6799 - Certify an Environmental Impact Report and adopt a Statement of Facts, Finding and Over-Riding Considerations for General Plan Amendment No. 2009-1-A (GPA No. 117), Amendment No. 36 to Specific Plan No. 40, Concept Plan No. 7, Tentative Parcel Map No. 18550, January 6,2009 008 Conditional Use Pen-nit No. 907, Tentative Tract Map No. 18444, and Commission. Review and Approval No. 851; public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6800 approving a Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for; General Plan. Amendment No. 2009-1-A (GPA No. 117), Amendment No. 36 to Specific Plan No. 40, Concept Plan No. 7, Tentative Parcel Map No. 1.8550, Conditional Use Permit No. 907, Tentative Tract Map No. 18444; ad Commission Review and Approval No. 851; Public hearings to consider. Resolution No. 6801 to approve the land use redesignation of lands designated "Urban Reserve" in the Redlands General Plan (as of Jeune 1, 1987) or in active agricultural produced (as of November 3, 1986) to permit residential density greater than the Estate Residential (R-E) classification as the salve existed as of June 1, 1987; Resolution No. 6790 to approve General Plan Amendment No. 2009-1-A (GPA No. 11.7) to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential (0 to 15 units per gross acre) for approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to Concept Plan No. 7); Resolution No. 6791 to approve Amendment No. 36 to Specific Plan No. 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan); to establish the EV/RP 9 (Planned Residential 9) District to the East Valley Corridor Specific flan and amend related sections pertaining to the establishment of the EV/RP 9 (Planned Residential 9) District; Resolution No. 6792 to approve Concept Plan No. 7; to establish a concept plan within the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan for approximately 72 acres located on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and immediately east of the 210 Freeway; Resolution No. 6793 to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 18550 to subdivide approximately 36 acres into ten(10) lots and one (1) remainder lot for property on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street, and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to Concept Plan No. 7); Resolution No. 6794 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 907 for a 199-unit planned residential development on approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Spacial Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to EV/RP9 [Planned Residential 9] District within Concept Plan No. 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan); and Resolution No. 6797 to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 18444 to subdivide approximately 36 acres into 199 single family residential lots, five (5) common area lots, and one (1) remainder lot for property located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to EV/RP9 (Planned Residential 9) District within Concept Plan No. 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan). Project Manager Manuel Baeza reviewed the proposed project and introduced a the consultant who prepared the Environmental Impact Report who reviewed the z additional errata and supplemental responses to comments received from The Redlands Association. Mr. B-cza noted two conditions that needed to be added regarding landscaped "fingers" and the Mexican fan palms. On behalf of the applicant, Gretchen Sauer stated they were comfortable with the additions. Oil behalf of The Redlands Association, Bill Cunningham stated they did not agree with the consultant's findings and submitted a letter reiterating their concerns. {h1 behalf of the North Redlands Visioning Committee, Mario Saucedo stated that those who lived in the area believed this proposal is the best fit and urged approval of the project. Yvonne Perez expressed concern about the commercial f aspect of the project. Joe Gonzales thought this was a good project. Eddie January 6,2009 009 1 i Tejeda supported the project. Assistant Community Development Director Robert Dalquest responded to the comments in The Redlands Association letter. Resolution No. 6799 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6799, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redlands Commons Project and adopting the findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6800 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6800, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for the Redlands Commons Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. s Level of Service - Counc:lmeumber Gilbreath moved to approve a reduced. "l pp LOS at the intersection of Alabama Street/Redlands Boulevard during the PM peak hours as permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20b. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Level of Service - Coulncilunember Gilbreath moved to approve a reduced LOS at the intersection of California Street/Redlands Boulevard during the PM peak hours as permitted in General:Plan Policy 5.20b. .Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6801 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6801, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the redesignation of lands designated "Urban Reserve" in the Redlands General Plan (as of June 1, 1987) and/or in active agricultural production (as of November 3, 1986) to permit a density greater than R-E (Residential Estate) District as the same that existed as of June 1, 1987. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6790 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6790, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving General Plan Amendment No. 2009-1-A. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6791 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6791, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Amendment No. 36 to Specific Plan No. 40. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6792 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6792, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Concept Plan No. 7. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6793 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6793, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving ( T Minor Subdivision/ No. 314 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 18550), subject to the modifications to the proposed project contained in Additional Errata and Supplemental Response to Comments received on the EIR for the Redlands Commons/Trojan Groves Concept Plan No. 7: Landscaped "fingers" will be added to the landscaping in the commercial area along San Bernardino Avenue, which will eliminate nine parking spaces on the commercial portion of the development; and a new condition of approval: Prior to the installation of any Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta) proposed in the Landscape Plan, the developer shall work with the City of Redlands to identify and acquire Mexican fan palms owned by the City that would be removed by the City pursuant to the City's efforts to remove such trees located under power lines. For such identified Mexican fan palm located under, interfering, or anticipated to interfere with overhead power liens, the January 6,2009 010 developer, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove the tree and relocate to the Redlands Commons property pursuant to the Landscape Plan. The developer shall provide the City with a replacement minimum 15-gallon tree listed on the City's approved tree Iist that is suitable to grow under power lines ("Replacement Tree"). Within 12 months of planting of the Replacement Tree, if the tree does not survive, the developer shall replace the Replacement Tree with another 15-gallon tree listed on the City's approved tree list. The City shall not charge the developer any fee to implement the provisions contained within this subsection. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. Resolution No. 6794 - Councilmember Gilbreath proved to adopt Resolution No. 6794, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Conditional Use Permit No. 7, subject to the same modifications noted in the motion adopting Resolution No. 6793. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO.. Resolution No. 6797 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6797, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Tentative Tract Map No. 18444, subject to the same modifications noted in the motion adopting Resolution No. 6793. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO. PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8.20 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on January 20, 2009. Ma a of the City of Redlands ATTEST: u fo � City,Clerk a January 6,2009