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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOC135_CCv0001.pdf 294 MINt,JTES: of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on October 122Q10 at 3:28 P.M. PRESENT: Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Jerry Bean, Mayor Pro Tem Jon Harrison, Councilmember Mick Gallagher, Councilmember Pete Aguilar, Councilmember ABSENT: None S'T'AFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin, City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Chris Catren, Police ,IN Lieutenant; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer; Rosemary Hoeming, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Les Jolly Interim Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City 'Freasurer; ht Oscar W. Orci, Community Development Director; Deborah Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag lead by Cub Scouts from Pack 24 Webelos Troup, "The Dragons." PRESENTATIONS: Redlands Animal Shelter - Volunteer Lynda Ackerman introduced Barley, an eleven-month old male Chihuahua, who is available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter, Ms. Ackerman informed the Council, there are, currently 55 dogs and 83 cats at the shelter. Twenty-five dogs and seventeen cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting. Teen Council - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved certificates of appreciation which were presented to the City of Redlands Recreation Division's Teen Council Officers and Volunteer Members for their efforts in forming this year's Teen Council and advising staff on activities for the City of Redlands' youth. Receiving recognition were Ayymen Amaar, Emma Engelfried, Phillip Lucero, Melissa Mikail, Roshni Patel, Maria Quintana, Carlos Soriano, Sophie Wakoli, and Jonathan Widjaja. CONSENT CALENDAR: Minutes - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special meeting and regular meeting of October 5, 2010 as submitted. Eagle Scout Recogpiition - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a certificate of achievement for Nathan Price for having accomplished the highest rank, in scouting. Resolution No. 7000 - Storm Water Permit Res clnsibilit - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7000 designating the City Engineer as the Legally Responsible Person for the purpose of compliance with the provisions of the General Storm Water Permit. Resolution No. 7001 - Hinckley Plant Upgjades - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7001 designating the City Engineer as the City of October 19,2010 295 Redlands staff member authorized to approve claims for reimbursement, execute budget expenditure summaries, sign contractors' release forms, sign certificates of project completion and dedicate revenues from water user rates as the dedicated source of revenue to repay the State Revolving Fund loan for upgrades to the Hinckley Surface Water Treatment Plant. Resolution No. 1002 - Speed Limits - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7002 maintaining the following speed limits along Redlands Boulevard: 40 mph between California Street and Texas Street, 35 mph between Texas and Eureka Street, 30 mph between Eureka and Citrus Avenue, and 50 mph between Highland Avenue and Ford Street. IN Resolution No. 7003 - Seed Limit - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7003 designating a 50 mph speed limit on Alabama Street between the City of Redlands city limit line south of the Santa Ana River and the city limit line north of the river. Resolution No. 7006 - No Parkin; Zone - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7006 establishing a No Parking Zone on the west side of Rossmont Drive from Mariposa Drive to Sunset Drive. Wastewater Treatment Plant - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a second amendment to a standard agreement between the City of Redlands and the State Water Resources Control Board for recycled water improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Community Facilities District (CFD) - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern, Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and Webb & Associates for the f'ormation and administration of a new ("ED 2010-1 associated with Tract No. 16806, located at the southwest comer of Pennsylvania Avenue and Texas Street. Extension Request - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a one year extension of time for Commission Review and Approval No. 858 and determined the extension does not require further environmental processing pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. The approval is for a Holiday Inn Express Hotel located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue approximately 700 feet east of Nevada Street. Palm Tree Removal - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and Fox Nurseries, LLC for the purchase and removal of palm trees on the south side of Colton Avenue between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue. The agreement includes the replacement of the palms with crape myrtle and eastern,redbud trees. Senior Nutrition Donation - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to accept a donation from the Trust of Barbara Bonnema for the Senior Nutrition Program at the Redlands Community Senior Center. Teruvs Lesson Contract - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contract between the City of Redlands and John Than to provide tennis lessons and clinics at the city Recreation Center. October 19,2010 296 Strength Training Contract - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contract between the City of Redlands and Brian Bales to provide circular strength training classes and clinics at the Redlands Community Senior Center. Adult Snorts Leagues Contract - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contract between the City of Redlands and Quick Strike Sports, Inc. to provide adult sports leagues for basketball, volleyball and soccer for the Redlands Recreation Bureau. Fee Waiver Request - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a request from the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California for the waiver of fees related to Police services and Quality of Life rental in support of the annual Lighting the Way I Ok, 5k, and I k Runs to held on November 21, 2010. COMMUNICATIONS: FY 2010-2011 Budget Discussion - Brice Russell of IIdL Consultants presented an update of sales taxes received by the City fiscal year-to-date and reviewed data on what the City may expect to see in sales taxes as we continue into the fiscal year. Compass Blueprint Grant - Sergio Madera introduced Bill Fulton, of Design, Community & Environment (DC&E) who presented a summary of the history and findings of a report prepared by DC&E in response to a Southern California Association of Governments Compass Blueprint grant study. The study developed a framework and examined the feasibility of establishing a program to transfer development rights from areas the community would like to preserve to areas that are targeted for development. As a public comment, Steve Rogers expressed a need to update the City of Redlands General Plan to put the transfer of development rights in a proper context. Traffic Conastion Relief - Rosemary Hoeming presented a summary of the factors bearing on a traffic congestion situation along Pioneer Avenue between Orange and Texas Streets. She highlighted a plan to abate the congestion through road striping and installation of sidewalks. The staff plan will be addressed by the Traffic and Parking Commission and brought back to the Council at a later date. As a public comment, Steve Na, of the Redlands Village Home Owners Association, applauded the staff plan and called for expedited implementation. Steve Rogers asked if a traffic impact study was performed when the Citrus Valley High School was in the planning stage and were traffic impact fees assessed in conjunction with the building of the school to help pay for the modifications and improvements included in the staff plan. Mario Saucedo, of the North Redlands Visioning Committee, endorsed any efforts which result in traffic calming and asked that consideration be given to preserving the trees in the area. NEW BUSINESS: COPS Grant On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to accept the, FY201 0 COPS Technology Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). October 19,2010 297 Oven Space Fund AppLopriation - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the appropriation of $63,574.66 from the Open Space Fund for use as the required cash match for the San Timoteo Creek Habitat Enhancement Project. Conservation Easement - As a public comment on this item, Bob Roberts requested insertion of language into an easement agreement between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Conservancy to reserve the City of Redlands' right to install infrastructure on the property if needed to support adjacent properties. Bill Cunningham identified a blanket easement across the property in question held by the West Redlands Water Company and an established right held by the Cunningham family to maintain a wetland on the property. he asked that language be added to the easement agreement to protect these rights. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, and with the stipulation that Mr. Roberts' and Mr. Cunningham's concerns be accommodated, the City Council unanimously approved a Conservation Easement for permanent open space conservation and conveying maintenance and care responsibility for property associated with the San Timoteo Creek Habitat Enhancement Project to the Redlands Conservancy. Shop Local Pro ram - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved directing staff to participate in and with the Redlands Independent Business Owners and the Redlands Chamber of Commerce to develop and implement The 3/50 Project. The project shows consumers how their spending impacts the local economy, explaining that $68.00 returns to the local economy for every $100.00 spent at local businesses while only $43.00 comes back to the local economy when $100.00 is spent at a big box or large chain store. Of the money spent on internet purchases, zero comes back. Street Sweeping Contract - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and Cannon Pacific Services, Inc. city- wide street sweeping services. Paramedic Equipment - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to return a lease-purchase agreement for seven new cardiac monitors and defibrillators to the Fire Department Paramedics submission to the competitive bidding process. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 2.739 - R-3 Zone Densily - Mayor Gilbreath opened the public hearing and called for a report from Sergio Madera, of the Development Services Department, covering the planning considerations leading to Ordinance No. 2739 modifying the density allowed in the R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District from one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit to one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. As a public comment, Steve Rogers pointed out the need to make zoning decisions within the context of the City of Redlands' General Plan. On motion of Mayor Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 2739. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Negotiations - Steve Rogers pointed out that the City of Redlands has three individuals negotiating with labor and suggested that money could be saved if that number was reduced to one. October 19,2010 298 No Conflict - Mario Saucedo requested the opportunity to ad-dress inferences made in previous City Council meetings that he should not be allowed to perform the many duties associated with the many leadership positions he occupies in the City of Redlands. He assured the Council he has no conflicts of interest in the performance of his duties as a city employee and his work as a. volunteer in the community. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the City of Redlands City Council meeting adjourned at 5:29 P.M. The Council will meet next at their regularly scheduled meeting on November 2,2010. Mayor of the City of Redlands Attest: Sam C Irwin, Clerk October 19,2010