MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 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 Pro Tem Lilburn 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 Councilman McCallon.
ROLL CALL
Present: Lilburn, McCallon, Scott, Timmer
Absent: Mayor Jones
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
COMMUNITY INPUT
None
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 4-0, with Councilman Timmer abstaining from item#2 and Mayor Jones 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 30, 2007 City Council Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
3. Minutes - June 12, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
4. Minutes - June 26, 2007 City Council Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
5. Minutes - June 12, 2007 RDA Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
6. Minutes - June 26, 2007 RDA Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
7. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 446 for August 14, 2007, in the amount of $1,972,918.85 and Payroll of $128,763.05.
8. Treasurer's Report for June 2007
Received and filed Treasurer's Report for June 2007.
9. Agreement for Automatic Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Approved the Agreement for Automatic Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
10. Declaration of Two (2) Vacancies on the Community Trails Committee
1. Declared two (2) seats vacant on the Community Trails Committee; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to advertise the vacancies on the Committee.
11. Easement Acceptance/Cypress Street - Richard T. Brinton
1. Accepted the Grant of Easement for Road and Drainage Purposes from Richard T. Brinton; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement.
12. Easement Acceptance/Cypress Street - Huang Real Estate
1. Accepted the Grant of Easement for Road and Drainage Purposes from Huang Real Estate; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement.
13. Award of a Professional Services Contract to Conceptual Design & Planning Company (CD&PC) for Preparation of a Schematic Design and Conceptual Landscape Plan for the Greenspot Road Corridor between the 210 Freeway and Boulder Avenue in the Golden Triangle Area
Awarded a Professional Services Contract to CD&PC for preparation of a Schematic Design and Conceptual Landscape Plan for the Greenspot Road Corridor between the 210 Freeway and Boulder Avenue in an amount not-to-exceed $63,600 ($58,000 for labor and $5,000 for other direct costs such as material and mileage) upon review and approval by the City Attorney.
14. Award of a Professional Services Contract to GRC Redevelopment Consultants for Preparation of an Amendment to the City of Highland Redevelopment Plan to Extend Eminent Domain Authority for the Redevelopment Agency Project Area
Awarded a Professional Services Contract to GRC Redevelopment Consultants for preparation of an amendment to the City of Highland Redevelopment Plan to allow for the extension of eminent domain authority in an amount not-to-exceed $38,900 ($31,400 for labor and $7,500 for other direct costs such as material and mileage) upon review and approval by the Agency Attorney.
15. Easement Acceptance/Tract 16919 (Toll Land XXIII LP)
1. Accepted the Grant of Easement for storm drain purposes from San Bernardino County Flood Control District; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEGISLATIVE
Councilman Timmer requested to add an additional item to the agenda.
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to add an additional item, item #21, to the agenda. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Jones absent.
16. Amendment to Underground Utility Ordinance
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to adopt Ordinance No. 315 amending the City's Land Use and Development Code, Title 16, Chapter 16.40.380, Underground Utilities (MCA-007-001). Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Jones absent.
City Clerk Hughes introduced Ordinance No. 315:
ORDINANCE NO. 315
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.40, SECTION 16.40.380
OF THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE,
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (MCA 007-001)
which title was read.
17. One (1) Appointment to the Building Code Appeals Board (BCAB)
City Clerk Hughes stated there is one vacancy and one application for consideration.
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to appoint one (1) member of the public, Tom Fujiwara, to the Building Code Appeals Board. The term will expire in June 2009. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Jones absent.
18. League of California Cities (LOCC) 2007 Annual Conference Resolutions Packet
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to prepare the four resolutions of support introduced by the LOCC and determined a city position to allow the voting delegate to have representation to the League. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Jones absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
RENEWAL OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ON THE ISSUE OF HEALTHY AGING
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
TO SUPPORT STATE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE A 300 FOOT DISTANCE SEPARATION FOR ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATION IN ANY AND ALL BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS AND OTHER FORUMS CONVENED TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 38
19. Update on SANBAG, SCAG, Omnitrans, Work Program and Regional/Legislative Issues/Development Issues/Subcommittees/AB 1234 Updates
Councilman McCallon stated SANBAG scheduled a meeting to develop a strategic plan for the Measure I extension 2010 through 2040. He is also representing SANBAG on the Mobility 21 Steering Committee which will deal with transportation mobility issues. He attended the SCAG regional earthquake awareness conference. Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn, Councilwoman Scott and himself attended the League of California Cities conference in Monterey.
Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn stated she would like to thank Councilman McCallon for all his work on regional SCAG and SANBAG issues. Councilwoman Scott and herself attended the San Bernardino Water Conference which was very informative.
20. San Bernardino International Airport Authority and IVDA
None
Councilman Timmer stated he attended a Plan B Task Force meeting and things are moving along. Some issues have been resolved but there are still some that need to be resolved. A good deal of them are environmental issues. October 10, 2008, is the projected date for process completion. The main reason for adding this item is there were some fiscal issues that arose because of the scope. Initially the EIR and the EIS were together as a package and this was frowned upon, therefore, they will need to be separated. There were three items the panel took action on. One was a $2,000 traffic issue, which is being resolved by the mining industry. The second item, $143,000, basically shows the EIR and the EIS process is going to need an additional $143,000 of which 5% is ours. Our percentage of the $143,000 is $8,700 to complete the process. Initially, the Fish and Wildlife service was going to do most of the ACP, however, now they will not be doing so. Therefore, we have to hire a consultant to do this process. The fee for this is $235,000 of which Highland's share is $14,200. We will only receive invoices for the first portion and it will occur fairly quickly. He would like Council to take action approving the additional charges.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to authorize payment of the two items in the amounts of $8,674.50 and $14,243.35. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Jones absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn stated she would like to thank the Highland Sheriff's Department and the Highland Fire Department in keeping our city safe in honor of Public Safety Appreciation Week.
August 14-17, 2007 Public Safety Appreciation Week
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:30 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into closed session regarding the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the following property:
Property: APN1201-341-14
Negotiating parties: Joseph Hughes, City of Highland
Marie E. & Alexander R. Tobin
Under negotiation: Instruction to City's negotiator concerning price and terms of payment.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
One case.
At 7:40 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into open session, with Mayor Jones absent, making no announcements.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. in memory of Floyd Jones.
Submitted By: Approved By:
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Betty Hughes, CMC City Clerk Ross B. Jones, Mayor