HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOC138_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 November 2,2010 at 2:58
P.M.
PRESENT: Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Jerry Bean, Mayor Pro rem
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam, Irwin,
City Clerk- Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Jim Bueermann, Police
Chief, Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer;
Rosemary Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Les Jolly,
Interim Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City Treasurer;
Oscar W. Orci, Community Development Director; Deborah Scott-Leistra,
Human Resources Director
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Aguilar
followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter - Volunteer Lynda Ackerman introduced Scrappy, a
ten-month old male, Havanese mix, who is available for adoption at the
Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Ackerman informed the Council there are
currently 2dogs and 80 cats at the shelter. Twenty-six dogs and sixteen cats
have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
CONSEN 17CALENDAR:
Minutes - On motion of Mayor Pro 'rem Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special
meeting and regular meeting of October 19, 2010 as submitted.
Fee Waiver Re pest - As public comment on a request from the Redlands
Bicycle Classic for the waiver of fees related to 27th Annual Redlands Bicycle
Classic to be held on March 31, 2011 thru April 3, 2011, Dennis Bell said the
costs of the Bicycle Classic are too great a burden on the City of Redlands
taxpayers and the fee waiver should be denied. Several residents spoke in favor
of the request. Ellen Weisser, James Reed, and Dan Rendler expressed the
aesthetic contribution to the community spirit and tradition that makes Redlands
a great place to live, Kathy Thurston, of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce,
highlighted the impact the races have on hotel occupancy rates, restaurant
business and sales tax revenues throughout the City. On motion of
Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro 'rem Bean, the City Council
unanimously approved the fee waiver request.
Sobrietv Checkpoint Grant. - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the
acceptance of an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-
Grant and appropriation of funds from the grant to the Police Department.
Volunteer Recogniti - On motion of Mayor Pro 'rem Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved certificates
of recognition for Rhonda Myer, of the Citizen Volunteer Patrol, and Thomas
Cawthon, Citizen Volunteer Patrol Ranger, for their distinction as recipients of
State Assembly Public Safety Volunteer Awards.
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Commission Anvointments; - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the
appointment/reappointment of the following members of the Recreation
Advisory Commission: Donald 11. Gifford to serve a four-year term ending
June 30, 2014; Todd GutJar to serve the remainder of an unexpired to ending
June 30, 2012; Mary Reyes to serve another four-year term ending June 30,
2014; and Joe Gonzales to serve a third four-year term ending June 30, 2014.
NEW BUSINESS:
Renewable Energy Project - Graeme Bethell, CEO of Gussing Renewable
Energy America, LLC (GREA), presented a summary of a concept to use City of
Redlands wastewater biosolids, landfill solid waste and gases as renewable
energy sources. GREA is interested in building and operating a gasification
facility in Redlands. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by
Councilmember Aguilar, the City Council voted to approve a funding agreement
whereby GREA will provide funds to pay R3 Consulting Group to provide
technical evaluation of GREA's proposal and report to the City of Redlands on
its findings. Councilmember Gallagher voted No on the motion citing his
concerns that the City would be perceived as having an alliance with GRE A and
thereby become legally entwined when financing is negotiated for the project.
Commission Appointments - On motion of Councilmember Gallagher,
seconded by Mayor Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the
appointment of Robert Duron to serve the remainder of an unexpired term on
the Traffic and Parking Commission ending December 20, 2013.
Le al Services - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Mayor
Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved payment of four invoices
totaling $11,038.49 to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal services in
connection with the modification of City of Redlands Department Directors'
Benefit Profile and authorized appropriation of funds to cover the payment,
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 2743 - `Tandem.. Parking for Second Dwelling Units - Mayor
Gilbreath opened the public hearing and called for a report from Tabitha Kevari,
of the Development Services Department, covering the planning considerations
leading to Ordinance No. 2743 amending Section 18.156.460(B) of the
Redlands Municipal Code allowing tandem parking to satisfy the parking
requirements for second dwelling units. On motion of Mayor pro 'Fem Bear,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,the City Council unanimously approved
the introduction of Ordinance No. 2743.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the City of Redlands City Council meeting adjourned
at 4:12 P.M. The Council will meet next at their regularly scheduled meeting on
November 16,2010.
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Mayor of the City of Redlands
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Sam, it , City Clerk
Novernbc�r 2,2010