MINUTES

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 8, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Highland was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Jones at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.

The invocation was given by City Manager Racadio and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Lilburn.

ROLL CALL

Present: Lilburn, Timmer, Mayor Jones

Absent: McCallon - Excused, Scott - Excused

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

15-Year Employee Award

Ernie Wong, City Engineer, was honored for his fifteen years of dedicated service to the City of Highland.

COMMUNITY INPUT

Mr. Bernardino Castanada stated he is appreciative of Highland recognizing Veterans Day as he is a retired member of the military.

COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT CONSENT CALENDAR

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Lilburn, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 3-0, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances

Waived the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.

2. Minutes - October 11, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting

Approved the Minutes as submitted.

3. Minutes - October 11, 2005 RDA Regular Meeting

Approved the Minutes as submitted.

4. Warrant Register

Approved Warrant Register No. 407 for November 8, 2005, in the amount of $1,102,005.76 and Payroll of $55,397.26.

5. Annual DBE Goal for Federal Fiscal Year 2006 and Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2005-054 to adopt the Established Overall Annual DBE Goal of 6% for Federal Fiscal Year 2006.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-054

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ESTABLISHED

OVERALL ANNUAL DBE GOAL OF 6% FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2006

6. State COPS Grant FY 2005/06 Allocation

Continue to allocate its funding under the annual State COPS Grant for the hiring of a Sergeant position under the contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

7. Donation of 2003 Zeman Trailer to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for use as a Motorcycle Transport

Authorized the donation to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department of one Zeman (VIN #1ZCS130103W313606) for use as a Motorcycle Transport.

8. Grant of Easement for Sterling Avenue Sidewalk

Accepted the Grant of Easement from Maria Ramirez and directed the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement.

PUBLIC HEARING

9. An Application submitted by Gardner Construction and Development, Inc. for:

1. General Plan Amendment (GPA 05-002) to rezone the subject parcels as Planned Development (PD);

2. Zone Change (ZC 05-001) to rezone the subject parcels as Planned Development (PD); and

3. Tentative Tract Map 17590 (SUB 05-002) to subdivide a 1.87 gross acre parcel lot into nine (9) lots for single-family residential development.

City Planner Mainez gave a brief review of the staff report. The adoption of the planned development document sets forth the standards the developer will have to follow for future construction. This site was approved for a speculative project approximately 12,000 square feet and as a result of the general plan update process, the Design Review Board found a consistency of surrounding uses. The proposed project has a lot size of 5,000 square feet. In addition to creating housing and setting density within this planned development document, the developer opted to construct a public street rather than an alley development. There is also physical restraints with a public road and an emergency only access easement along the eastern side, which will be gated. The Design Review Board will also look at the final design of the gate and the texture of the road leading to the gate. The only impact noted is a noise impact for the homes along Base Line.

Councilman Timmer stated one of his early concerns were that lots were extremely small. After further discussion and further review of the project, the lot size is sufficient for this location and project. He inquired if the Landscape Maintenance District and Street Maintenance District for the access road could be separated from the other project to the south.

City Engineer Wong stated this is feasible for the landscape and street maintenance district fees to be separate from the other project.

Councilman Timmer stated the reason for the approval of the project to the south was to encourage projects in Highland. This project was a PUD, which required amenities installed such as parks. A park did not fit into this project, therefore, the developer installed lawns, sprinkler systems, etc. The proposed project had eliminated these items. He would like to discuss the option of adding these items back in. Part of being a PUD is being over and above a normal project. A great deal of the purchasers will be first time homebuyers. He inquired if any questions have been made regarding traffic signals for the potential school across from the proposed site. Will the wiring and hardware be installed for traffic signals prior to prevent having to break ground in the future?

City Engineer Wong responded the school district had a traffic analysis done. A school on Base Line does not require a traffic signal. If there is a need for a signal in the future, the school district will have to incur all the costs.

Councilwoman Lilburn inquired what the proposed general plan density is for the proposed site.

City Planner Mainez responded medium density.

Councilwoman Lilburn stated she attended the Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed school and their concerns were window placements and proximity to adjoining property lines.

Mitch Gardner, Gardner Construction, stated their concerns were window placements and the proximity to property lines. Gardner Construction has addressed said issues.

Community Development Director Hartmann stated the minutes for the Planning Commission are only in draft form, they have not be finalized.

Mark Gardner, Gardner Construction, stated he has read all the conditions of approval and are in agreement with said conditions. In the previous tract to the south, the three items that were offered were front and rear yard landscaping, automatic sprinklers, sod front yards, hydroseeded rear yards, larger trees installed, security systems, and as an added amenity, the first year of monitoring could be included.

Councilman Timmer stated he does not necessarily see the need for the monitoring to be included only to have the system installed.

Mark Gardner stated they also install mini blinds, and to clarify, the washer and dryers were not part of the standards. Several types of designs were reviewed and the designs with the alleyways were not for this project.

Mayor Jones stated one of the items he would like to see to make the project better is about 300 more feet of block wall. One in between each home rather than wood fences. Gardner Construction has proved to be better than most in their last project.

Mark Gardner stated the block wall will be no problem and it will be installed.

Councilman Timmer stated it has been discussed by Council prior and it may need to be a new standard for all construction. He also agrees with Mayor Jones as it does make a neighborhood look nicer.

Councilman Timmer stated there currently is a standard for a mix of single and double story. All homes being proposed are double story.

City Planner Mainez stated there is a policy for corner lots to be single story. Given this project is a planned development, the Planning Commission felt this would be fine as long as there is another step of evaluation. All the lots have to evaluated and the option for putting single story is still feasible.

Community Development Director Hartmann stated one of the issues of smaller lots is that single story homes do not fit as well or not at all.

Mark Gardner stated he is looking into putting a single story on the corner lot. A double story is proposed as the double story will not be a solid block square and it will feature single story elements.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Lilburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-055 amending the General Plan (GPA 05-002) to designate the subject parcel as Planned Development (PD) as amended with the installation of block walls to each lot, installation of security systems and verification from staff regarding the installation of washer and dryers. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-055

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION (GPA-05-002), TO DESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 1.87 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PARCELS AS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) WITHIN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASE LINE BETWEEN MCKINLEY STREET AND VICTORIA AVENUE.

APPLICANT: GARDNER CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INC.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Lilburn, to Introduce Ordinance No. 302 to Rezone (ZC 05-001) the subject parcel to Planned Development (PD). Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

ORDINANCE NO. 302

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE (ZC-05-002) TO RE-ZONE APPROXIMATELY

1.87 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PARCELS AS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) WITHIN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASE LINE BETWEEN

MCKINLEY STREET AND VICTORIA AVENUE

APPLICANT: GARDNER CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INC.

A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Lilburn, seconded by Councilman Timmer to Adopt Resolution No. 2005-056 approving Tentative Tract Map 17590 (SUB 05-002), subject to the Conditions of Approval and Findings of Fact as amended with an agreement to review lot conditions. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-056

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 17590

(SUB-05-002), A 9 LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY

1.87 ACRES WITHIN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND LOCATED

ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASE LINE BETWEEN

MCKINLEY STREET AND VICTORIA AVENUE

APPLICANT: GARDNER CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INC.

Councilman Timmer stated the applicant suggested a conduit be installed for future traffic signals. He is requesting for staff to look into this possibility.

City Engineer Wong stated staff will look into the feasibility of installing a signal. If it is feasible, then the city will work with the developer to do so.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Mayor Jones, to Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Clerk of the Board. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE

10. Appointments to the Community Trails Committee

City Manager Racadio stated there are two openings for the Community Trails Committee.

A MOTION was made by Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Timmer, to appoint Kimberly Staats and Margaret Wright to the Community Trails Committee with terms ending October, 2007. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

11. Project Submittal for 2005/06 - 2011/12 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)

City Engineer Wong gave a brief review of the staff report.

Mayor Jones inquired if the approval is not to address any design and is only to identify it as a project.

City Engineer Wong responded the submittal form describes what the project is and how much and when the design and construction of the project will happen based upon city estimate.

Mayor Jones inquired how many lanes will the Greenspot bridge across the Santa Ana River be.

City Engineer Wong responded two lanes.

Mayor Jones stated two lanes will not be sufficient.

City Engineer Wong stated ultimately Greenspot Road will be two lanes up to the bridge and until the bridge branches off to the east, then it will become four lanes, however, the federal grant will only provide funding for two lanes. In the future when additional grants are available, it will be used to fund the additional two lanes. As of now, in the program which covers a five-year span, it is showing a two lane bridge due to the funding that has been committed for this project. It can be changed in the future to four lanes.

Mayor Jones inquired if the environmental impact report will state two lanes or four lanes.

City Engineer Wong responded it will be for two lanes. The reason being is the time lapse for your study and it will not be valid. The project will be designed to allow the bridge to become four lanes in the future.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Lilburn, to authorize the submittal of 11 projects for inclusion in the 2005/06 - 2011/12 Regional Transportation Improvement Program as listed in Exhibit "A", and adopt Resolution No. 2005-057 certifying the City's commitment to fund and implement the projects. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-057

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HIGHLAND, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE

RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED

FOR INCLUSION IN THE FY 2005/06-2011/12

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP)

AND AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT

ALL OF THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN THE PROGRAM

12. Update on SANBAG, SCAG, Omnitrans, Work Program and Regional/Legislative Issues/Development Issues

City Manager Racadio gave a brief review of the staff report.

Mayor Jones stated Council needs to be present at these meetings and has suggested Councilman Timmer attend as he is familiar with Plan B.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Mayor Jones, to appoint Councilman Timmer to approve the letter to LAFCO's Executive Director for an Appointment to the Advisory Committee for LAFCO 2919 regarding the service review/sphere of influence update for San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District. Motion carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem McCallon and Councilwoman Scott absent.

13. San Bernardino International Airport Authority and IVDA

Councilwoman Lilburn stated a grand opening for the new runway will be held at the Airport Authority. One of the recommendations was to provide the member cities a free booth.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 9 @ 6:00 p.m. Racadio Holiday Open House

December 14 @ 11:30 a.m. Staff Holiday Luncheon

CLOSED SESSION

At 7:04 p.m., the Redevelopment Agency and City Council convened into closed session regarding the following:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1):

Two cases.

At 8:26 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into open session, with all members present, making no announcements.

ADJOURN

There being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Submitted By: Approved By:

Betty Hughes Ross B. Jones

City Clerk Mayor