MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 2007 - 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 Reverend Ron Bingaman of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jones.
ROLL CALL
Present: Lilburn, McCallon, Scott, Timmer, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Jones presented proclamations to Brianna Mickelson and Taylor Lane for their achievement as Drum Majors for Redlands East Valley High School.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Mr. Jacob Steward stated he owns a business in east Highland located at 7955 Webster Street. Recently, Greenspot has been closed due to improvements and the projects going on in the area. His concern is two weeks prior, Greenspot from the freeway, both east and west, was closed between Boulder and Palm. It had a huge impact on the finances as far as revenue. He called City Hall to express his concern and one of the assurances he was given was the reason for the four-day closure over a holiday weekend was so the project could be completed much sooner. In addition, the other entrance from Webster Street has been hindered as a result of a gas pipe that was entrenched there. The communication has been almost non-existent from their standpoint. He is here to ask the City Council to look into the logistics that are involved and ensure the genuine interest of the businesses in the immediate area, as well as the residents, are being taken into consideration.
Mr. Fernando Ramirez stated he resides on Webster Street. What he has noticed about the developer here compared to other developers in other cities, is very poor planning, poor quality work and poor layout of the signs when streets are closed. Also, new street construction seems to be uneven and the quality is not up to par.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilman Timmer, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 5-0.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waived the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 452 for November 27, 2007, in the amount of $757,766.13 and Payroll of $65,404.51.
3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007, Component Unit Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007, and the Single Audit Report on Federal Awards
Received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007, and the Single Audit Report on Federal Awards.
4. Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Application
Adopted Resolution No. 2007-064 approving the application for grant funds under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for restoration of the Greenspot Road Bridge.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM
UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
FOR GREENSPOT ROAD BRIDGE RESTORATION
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING
5. Proposed City of Highland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to be submitted to the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department for eligibility
Economic Development Specialist Stater gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to Approve the City's Construction / Community Improvement Application to continue the Housing Code Enforcement Program to support seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary and benefits for a full-time Code Compliance Officer, forty percent (40%) of the salary and benefits of a full-time Clerk; Approve the City's Construction / Community Improvement Application to continue the Southwest Highland Neighborhood Revitalization Project for twenty-five percent (25%) of the salary and benefits of the Economic Development Specialist Program; Approve the City's Construction / Community Improvement Application for pavement rehabilitation on Fisher Street, Elm Street, Byron Street, Newbury Street, Jane Street and Miller Lane; and Authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the above referenced CDBG Applications to the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department for consideration. Motion carried, 5-0.
6. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the 2007 California Fire Code
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to continue this item to the December 11, 2007 meeting. Motion carried, 5-0.
7. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the 2007 California Building Codes, Including Various Appendices and Revisions
Community Development Director Jaquess gave a brief review of the staff report.
Councilman Timmer stated in the staff report it reads about 8.24.020 regarding fire sprinklers. The way he is understanding it is there will be an exemption for fire sprinklers in certain kinds of residential uses. This is in direct conflict with our current ordinance.
Interim Building Official Espalin stated the exemption is for existing dwellings where you have an addition that is less than 500 square feet.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to find that the adoption of the 2007 California Building Codes are not a project as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and Introduce Ordinance No. 319 adopting the 2007 California Building Codes, including various appendices and revisions. Motion carried, 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 319
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 280 AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND AND ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; VOLUME I AND II; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; AND, THE 1997 UNIFORM SIGN CODE; AND THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEGISLATIVE
8. Security Cameras at City Parks
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman Timmer, to Authorize the following budget adjustment: Transfer $20,800.00 from 001-2511 (Unreserved, Designated Equipment Replacement) to 001-6000-6040 (Park-Equipment) and to Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with the low-bidder, High Tech Security Systems in the amount of $20,763.43. Motion carried, 5-0.
9. Security Lighting at Highland Community Park
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report.
Councilwoman Scott inquired if these lights are to be motion detection or continuous lights.
City Manager Hughes responded they will be continuous lighting.
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to Authorize the following budget adjustment: Transfer $42,000.00 from 001-2511 (Unreserved, Designated Equipment Replacement) to 001-6000-6020 (Park-Land Improvements) and to Authorize Staff to advertise for construction bids for the security lighting system. Motion carried, 5-0.
10. Site Selection for Police Station and Authorization to Request Proposals for Design and Construction Management
Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn stated she will be abstaining from item No. 10 due to a conflict of interest because she lives within 500 feet of the project and left the dias from 6:41 p.m. to 6:49 p.m.
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report. Also included in this design is the removal of the Upright house and the area would be finished. Parcel No. 2 is in question and needs to be answered by Council when we go back to design. What is being asked of Council is to select a site and does the Council want to consider STK Architecture to create the design and for Edge Development to construct the project.
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to use the site of the current Corporation Yard for the new Police Station and request proposals for design of the new facility from STK Architecture and for construction management from Edge Development. Motion carried, 5-0.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 318 for the City of Highland Land Use and Development Code Amendment - Amend Various Code Sections to the Highland Municipal Code Dealing with Provisions for Boarding and Rooming Houses as they Relate to Parolee Housing (MCA 007-002)
Community Development Director Jaquess gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 318 to amend various sections of the Highland Municipal Code dealing with provisions for Boarding and Rooming Houses as they relate to Parolee Housing. Motion carried, 5-0.
City Clerk Hughes introduced Ordinance No. 318:
ORDINANCE NO. 318
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BOARDING HOUSE,
REGULATING THE USES OF BOARDING HOUSES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES,
AND AMENDING TITLE 16 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT)
OF THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
which title was read.
12. Update on SANBAG, SCAG, Omnitrans, Work Program and Regional/Legislative Issues/Development Issues/Subcommittees/AB 1234 Updates
Councilman McCallon stated SANBAG is continuing the dialogue relative to the Trade Corridor improvement funds of Proposition 1B. The administration has been trying to come up with the criteria and project list to present to the California Transportation Commission. Funds out of Proposition 1B are being made available to the Public Transit Funds with $7 million going to Omnitrans for some of their projects. SCAG is in the final stages of putting the Regional Transportation plan together.
13. San Bernardino International Airport Authority and IVDA
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 5:00 p.m. Special City Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 San Bernardino International Airport Tour
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 No City Council Meeting Scheduled
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Betty Hughes, CMC City Clerk Penny Lilburn, Mayor