MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 2006 - 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 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Jones at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.
The invocation was given by Reverend Wayne Reynolds of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Jody Scott.
ROLL CALL
Present: Lilburn, Scott, Mayor Jones
Absent: McCallon, Timmer
COMMUNITY INPUT
Ms. Susan Hunt stated she is concerned with blighted neighborhoods which are becoming more and more evident in the surrounding area. She resides in the Silver Creek Community which has a gate to prevent others access into their tract. She has been informed Gardner Construction will be constructing homes at a nearby lot. She is concerned the gate will be removed. If this does happen, the crime in the area will increase.
Mr. John O'Grady stated he would like to invite the Council to participate in a ceremony being held at West Regional Headquarters. For years cities such as Highland have supported the little league program to be prosperous. This year the league is trying to implement a program where City Council representatives can be present and be recognized for their support.
Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn stated she has forwarded this information to the Highland Chamber of Commerce as well as Kiwanis.
Mr. Jack Jennings stated he has a gardener in his neighborhood and is not able to maintain a clean work area. He advertises his business on city streets and he believes this is not legal as you are not able to advertise your business in this manner. He has distributed copies of a statement to the Council for further discussion and action.
Mr. Bernardino Castaneda stated he is bringing Council up to date on the development which is adjacent to his property. Grading has been completed as well as the sewer and drainage lines. Portions of the grading wall has been constructed as well.
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Scott stated she would like to amend item #10 in the last paragraph regarding "in the emergency it would require only one signature rather than two." She cannot conceive any emergency where there would not be at least two eligible signers. She would like to remove this statement as items should always require two signatures.
City Attorney Battersby stated the City Manager is in charge in the event of a disaster. This would be an example of where one signature would be required. The language of, "in case of an local or state emergency the following signatures," would suffice.
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn, to approve the consent calendar as amended to include the language as dictated by City Attorney Battersby. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 3-2, with Councilman Timmer and Councilman McCallon absent.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waived the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Minutes - May 9, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
3. Minutes - May 23, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
4. Minutes - May 31, 2006 City Council Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
5. Minutes - May 9, 2006 RDA Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
6. Minutes - May 23, 2006 RDA Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
7. Claim Consideration - Brinda Sanchez
Rejected claim.
8. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 420 for June 13, 2006, in the amount of $431,834.05 and Payroll of $63,567.18.
9. Treasurer's Report for May 2006
Received and filed Treasurer's Report for May 2006.
10. Resolution No. 2006-037 Amending a Bank-Depositor Agreement with Finance Institution(s) and Resolution No. RDA2006-001 Amending a Bank-Depositor Agreement with Financial Institution(s)
Adopted Resolution No. 2006-037 amending a Bank-Depositor Agreement with financial institution(s) and Adopted Resolution No. RDA2006-001 Amending a Bank-Depositor Agreement with Financial Institution(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING A BANK-DEPOSITOR AGREEMENT
WITH VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2006-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING A BANK-DEPOSITOR AGREEMENT
WITH VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
11. Resolution No. 2006-038 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for the City of Highland in Accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code
Adopted Resolution No. 2006-038 establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for the City of Highland in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 FOR THE CITY OF
HIGHLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9
OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
12. Resolution No. 2006-039 Rendering the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Adopted Resolution No. 2006-039 rendering the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007
13. Resolution No. 2006-040 Confirming the Authority of the City Treasurer Pursuant to Government Code Section 53607
Adopted Resolution No. 2006-040 confirming the authority of the City Treasurer pursuant to Government Code Section 53607.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY TREASURER, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53607
14. Resolution No. 2006-041 Authorizing Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Resolution No. RDA2006-002 Authorizing Investment of Agency Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
Adopted Resolution No. 2006-041 authorizing investment of city monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Adopted Resolution No. RDA2006-002 authorizing investment of agency monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF)
15. Easement Acceptance/Pacific Street Sidewalk
1. Accepted the Grant of Easement for Road and Drainage Purposes from Yadira Altamirano; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement.
16. Application by Eric and Celestine Korshavn for the Mills Act Tax Adjustment Program
Approved the Mills Act Agreement.
17. Resolution No. 2006- 042 Summary Vacation of Open Space Easements, Lots "D" and "F" of Tract No. 16014-2 (Standard Pacific)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2006-042 ordering the Summary Vacation of Open Space Easements, Lots "D" and "F" of Tract No. 16014-2; and
2) Directed the City Clerk to record the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
OPEN-SPACE EASEMENTS KNOWN AS LOTS "D" AND "F" OF TRACT No. 16014-2
PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY
CHAPTER 4, PART 3, DIVISION 9, OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
18. Renewal of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement between the City of Highland and the County of San Bernardino
1) Approved the proposed renewal of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement; and
2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement between the City of Highland and the County of San Bernardino.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING
19. Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the Business Licenses Tax on the Extraction and/or Processing of Rock, Sand and Gravel (Aggregate) pursuant to Section 5.17.040 (Rock, Sand and Gravel [Aggregate] Extraction and Processing Tax), of Chapter 5.17 (Business License Tax on Extraction and/or Processing of Rock, Sand and Gravel [Aggregate]), of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations)
City Manager Racadio stated this is part of the tax which was through Measure L a number of years ago. There is a provision which stated the mining tax can be increased by the CPI, however, it has to be acted upon City Council as it is not automatic.
A MOTION was made Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-043 fixing the Highland Business License Tax on the extraction and/or processing of rock, sand and gravel (aggregate) for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Motion carried, 3-2, with Councilman McCallon and Councilman Timmer absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND
FIXING THE HIGHLAND BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON THE
EXTRACTION AND/OR PROCESSING OF ROCK SAND AND GRAVEL (AGGREGATE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
20. Consideration of Proposals of Tow Companies to Participate in the City's Tow Rotation Program Beginning July 1, 2006, and Ending June 30, 2008
Interim Community Development Director Derda stated he would like to bring a typographical error in the report to Council's attention. On page 1, background section, it states the current contract period will end June 30, 2004. It should state June 30, 2006. As Council is aware, the program has been in operation since 1994 and it is a voluntary program on behalf of the tow operators. The program is in two year increments. It was indicated in the report initially the city has received four proposals to participate in the program. Subsequently, the city received a late proposal from Wilson Towing. This may pose a problem as it was stated in the program that all proposals have to be in by the stipulated time frame or they would be considered non-responsive and not be accepted. Staff is looking for direction from City Council as to determine whether or not the late proposal will be accepted.
Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn inquired if Wilson Towing is in good standing with the city.
Interim Community Development Director Derda stated it is his understanding that Wilson Towing is in good standing and the late submittal was merely an oversight.
Councilwoman Scott stated we have had five towing services in the past and she has reviewed the information from staff. To this date there has been no complaints reported. She is willing to give the late submittal approval but only this time.
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn to award contracts to participate in the City's Tow Rotation Program and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Motion carried, 3-2, with Councilman McCallon and Councilman Timmer absent.
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE
21. Update on SANBAG, SCAG, Omnitrans, Work Program and Regional/Legislative Issues/Development Issues
None.
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 Fourth of July Parade
Thursday, July 6, 2006 League of California Cities Dinner Meeting
CLOSED SESSION
A MOTION was made to add the following item to closed session for discussion. Motion carried, 3-2, with Councilman McCallon and Councilman Timmer absent.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
One case.
At 6:35 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into closed session regarding the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
One case.
At 7:28 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into open session, with Councilman McCallon and Councilman Timmer absent, making no announcements.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted By: Approved By:
Betty Hughes Ross B. Jones
City Clerk Mayor