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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0106SPCLcc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of .Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 2:00 P.M. on January 6, 1998. PRESENT William E. Cunningham, Mayor Geni A. S. Banda, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember John L. Freedman, Councilmember (arrived at 2:05 P.M.) Gary George, Councilmember (arrived at 2:05 P.M.) Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Cletus Hyman, Acting Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Courtney Challos,Press Enterprise Monica Whitaker, The Sun ABSENT None Measure U Implementaion- On November 4, 1997, the voters of Redlands approved Measure U, an initiative ordinance of the people of Redlands establishing principals of managed development. The results of the election were certified on December 2, 1997, and the measure took effect on December 12, 1997. Community Development Director Shaw reported that staff has incorporated the provisions of Measure U into the General Plan in a legislative format so that modifications to the existing General Plan document can be more easily understood and identified. If the City Council concurs with the changes prepared by staff, the document will be placed in final form for printing of a revised General Plan document for circulation with an effective date of January 1, 1998, as specified by the initiative in Section 3 (Implementation). Community Development Director Shaw anticipated the issues to be addressed to implement the provisions of Measure U will take several meetings. Special Meeting January 6, 1998 Page 1 Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study - Council discussed the interpretation of the language contained in the initiative regarding this section. City Attorney McHugh told Councilmembers that if they feel there are inequities in Measure U, the City Council may amend the General Plan. Councilmembers concurred that any major project, 5,000 square feet or larger, should be required to prepare this study, including projects "in the pipeline." John Mirau, representing Majestic Realty, and Ben Reiling, representing Redlands Crossing, both felt the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study was already included in their Environmental Impact Reports. City Attorney McHugh responded that the Environmental Review hearing notice did not specify Measure U requirements. Councilmembers concurred to hold public hearings for the Citrus Plaza and Redlands Crossing projects on January 20, 1998, with noticing requirements as follows: publication of the public hearing notice in a newspaper ten and five days prior to the hearing, notices to be send by U. S. Mail to property owners within 300 feet of the property, and the property is to be posted. A worksheet was prepared by staff for the City Council to provide direction for implementation of Measure U. Councilmembers concurred that the Socio-Economic Study should be a "stand alone" hearing; that it could be held concurrent with the Environmental Review Report hearing but that it should be advertised and held as a separate item. It was also agreeable to Council members that a consultant, hired by the City, will prepare the study; the applicant will pay for the study with a 20 percent administrative fee to be added to the cost. To be included in the study shall be costs on City services to included police, fire and general employees; costs on existing City infrastructure to include streets, lights, signals, drainage facilities, libraries, City Hall; direct costs such as salaries and benefits; indirect costs such as personnel support, facility maintenance, office supplies, etc.; cost to existing businesses in the form of lost business/revenue and losses to the City of sales tax; and the cumulative effect. Benefits shall include: revenue generated and provided to the City from taxes and fees; number and types of jobs being created; secondary economic benefits to include jobs created by the construction of the project or jobs created by the project that are not directly created by the project itself, housing; expanded opportunities to shop in Redlands; and social, recreation and entertainment benefits. Councilmembers agreed a standard format and criteria should be established and directed staff to contact other jurisdictions who have requirements for socio-economic studies and see if we can benefit from their process. City staff shall review the study and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the study. The size of a project will determine the degree of detail to be provided in the study. The City Council will delegate its authority to the Planning Commission for review of studies where the Planning Commission is the final acting body on an action and the City Council will review a socio-economic study at the time it reviews the recommendation of the Planning Commission. A standard legislative application form will be used. Reiterating the Councilmembers' desire, Councilmember Freedman moved to direct staff to prepare legislation to require a socio-economic cost benefit study for projects in excess of 5,000 square feet with single family dwellings to be exempt. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Special Meeting January 6, 1998 Page 2 Rescess - The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 3:23 P.M. to begin the regular meeting which was scheduled for 3:00 P.M. The special meeting reconvened at 3:25 P.M. Vested Projects - City Attorney McHugh reviewed State law as relates to vested rights and latitude available to the City Council. Tex Moore, one of Measure U's authors, urged Councilmembers to apply State law when deciding whether or not a project has vested rights. Referring to the worksheet provided by staff, Councilmembers concurred that provisions of Measure U do not apply if a project has already pulled its building permits and started construction, and where a phased project has pulled building permits and started construction on the first phase; future phases shall comply with applicable provisions of Measure U. All other projects shall comply with applicable provisions of Measure U. Mark Gardner asked for the status of the project on Brookstone and Pioneer. Councilmembers concurred that Measure U must comply with State law and asked staff to prepare a list of applications. Development Fees - Mayor Cunningham stated the City is already collecting 100 percent development fees and was in compliance with Measure U provisions at this time. School Impact Study - Councilmembers agreed to meet on January 13, 1998, at 11:00 A.M. and asked staff to invite personnel from the Redlands Unified School District to address the School Impact Study provisions of Measure U. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M. City Clerk Special Meeting January 6, 1998 Page 3