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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/04/17 - Minutes April 17, 1991 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq A. C~T.T, TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council met on Wednesday, April 17, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet II, Diane Williams, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Also present were: Jack Lam, C~ty Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Olen Jones, Sr. RDA Analyst; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Monte Prescher, Public Works Engineer; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer; Jim Hart, Administrative Services Director; Joe Schultz, Community Services Director; Tarry Smith, Park Planning/Development Superintendent; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Lt. Bob Peppler, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. Absent was Councilmember: Pamela J. Wright. , , , , , B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizingthe Week of April 22 through April 26, 1991 as "Blue Ribbon Week" in Honor of Volunteers. Mayor Stout presented the proclamation to Ron Alexander of the Volunteer Center. B2. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Week of May 12 through May 18, 1991 as National Historic Preservation Week. Mayor Stout presented the proclamation to Bob Schmidt, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. B3. Councilmember Buquet announced that Thursday, April 18, 1991 would be the second gang awareness seminar to be held at Alta Loma High School. City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 2 (i) (z) (3) (4) Councilmember Willlame added this would be video taped in case someone could not make it and wanted to view the tape. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. , , , , , D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: February 9-10, 1991. D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 3/27/91 and 4/3/91; and Payroll ending 3/28/91 for the total amount of $996,604.12. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31, 1991. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for "21" Off Sale General, Say-On Drugs, American Drug Stores, Incorporated, Southeast Corner Milliken and Highland. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off Sale Beer & Wine, Alta Loma Mini Mart, Joseph G. and Norma Romero, 6630 Carnelian. D6. Approval of Settlement of Claim: Cucamonga. (0301-02 CLAIM) Charles Little vs. City of Rancho D7. Approval to assign an Adult Crossing Guard at the Intersection of Carnelian Street and La Vine Street for Carnelian Elementary School. (1301-05 CROS GUARD) D8. Approval to authorize Appropriations from Account 01-4451-3455 in the amount of $1,500.00 for False Alarm Ordinance Expenses. (0401-21 FUND APPRO) (1301-03 ALARM SYS) D9. Approval of the Environmental Initial Study Parts I and II for the proposed 7th Street Storm Drain and ATSF Spur Crossing Improvements between Haven Avenue and Center Avenue, and issuance of a Categorical Exemption therefor. (1403-06 EIS) RESOLUTION NO. 91-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDYAND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICALEXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED 7TH STREET STORM DRAIN AND ATSF SPUR CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN CENTER AVENUE AND HAVEN AVENUE, A PART OF THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 82-1 City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 3 D10. Approval of Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to cause the completion of the Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements required by the Conditions of Approval of Subdivision, Tract 13886 and Parcel Map 11394, located on the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Etiwanda Avenue, a development by the Barmakian Company. (1110-10 S DRAIN PI) RESOLUTION NO. 91-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO CAUSE THE COMPLETION OF THE STORM DRAIN AND SEWER PIPELINES LOCATED NORTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF BASE LINE ROAD BETWEEN VICTORIA PARK LANE AND ETIWANDA AVENUE Dll. Approval to terminate a Professional Services Agreement (CO 88-070) with Psomas and Associates for Engineer, Planning, and Design Services relating to the updating of the City's Master Plan of Drainage for the Cucamonga, Deer and Day Creek areas. The project's contract amount of $258,300.00 was funded from the General City Drainage Fund (Account No. 23-4637-8766) with partial reimbursement of $75,000.00 from RDA (Account No. 11-50300). (0602-01 CONTRACT) D12. Approval to execute Reimbursement Agreement (CO 91-023) for Installation of a portion of Master Planned Storm Drain Facilities in connection with development of Tract 13367 located in Amethyst Avenue at Highland Avenue submitted by Homecoming Partners Limited - DRA-15. (0602-01 AGREE REIM) RESOLUTION NO. 91-096 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON MARCH 11, 1991 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PORTION OF MASTER PLANNED STORM DRAIN FACILITIES LOCATED IN AMETHYST AVENUE AT HIGHLAND AVENUE D13. Approval to execute Reimbursement Agreement for Undergrounding of a portion of the Overhead Utility lines located along Beryl Street at Traveler Drive in connection with development of Tract 13642 submitted by Hix Development Corporation - UR-011. (0602-01 AGREE REIM) RESOLUTION NO. 91-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON MARCH 18, 1991 FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF A PORTION OF THE OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES LOCATED ALONG BERYL STREET AT TRAVELER DRIVE D14. Approvalto execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 13440, ~ocated on the northeast corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive, submitted by J.P. Rhoades Development. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN) (s) (6) (7) (8) (9) City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 4 (ii) (i2) (13) RESOLUTION NO. 91-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 13440 D15. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 13898, located on the northwest corner of Lemon Avenue and London Avenue, submitted by Mizrahi & Say. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN) RESOLUTION NO. 91-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 13898 D16. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for DR 87-34, located on the west side of Archibald Avenue south of Base Line Road, submitted by ARCM, Ltd. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN) RESOLUTION NO. 91-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DR 87-34 D17. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 11734 located on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and Arrow Highway. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond Faithful Performance Cash Bond $182,400.00 $ 6,000.00 Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond Maintenance Guarantee Cash Bond $ 18,240.00 $ 600.00 RESOLUTION NO. 91-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 11734 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D18. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 12671 Traffic Signal, located at the intersection of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $100,000.00 Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 10,000.00 City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 91-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 12671 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D19. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for DR 87-44 located on the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Civic Center Drive. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $148,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 91-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 87-44 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D20. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for DR 88-13 located on the north side of Trademark Parkway between Haven Avenue and Winston Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $396,767.00 RESOLUTION NO. 91-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 88-13 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D21. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for DR 88-14 located on the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 8th Street. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $ 18,500.00 RESOLUTION NO. 91-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 88-14 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D22. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for DR 89-10 located on the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and 6th Street. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $164,000.00 (is) City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 6 (2o) RESOLUTION NO. 91-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 89-10 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D23. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Parcel Map 5996, located on Cabrosa Place south of Wilson Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) Letter of Credit $ 74,000.00 $ 9,400.00 RESOLUTION NO. 91-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 5996 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D24. Approval to release Maintenance Bond for Tract 13825 located on the south side of Finch Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Kinlock Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 1,500.00 D25. Approval to file a Notice of Completion for the Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center and Public Safety Facility Project, Contract No. 87-171, with Berry Construction. (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) RESOLUTION NO. 91-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D26. Approval to accept the Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Improvement Project, Contract No. 90-074, as complete, extend the Faithful Performance Bond for one year in lieu of Maintenance Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion". (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) RESOLUTION NO. 91-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BASE LINE ROAD AND ROCHESTER AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING CONTRACT NO. 90-074 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 7 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED'PUBLIC HEARINGS F1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE EXISTING PARK DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE TO REFLECT CURRENT PARK DEVELOPMENT COSTS PER ACRE AND LAND VALUATIONS (Continued from April 3, 1991) (0401-12 FEES) Mayor Stout re-opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 91-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AVERAGE COST PER ACRE TO DEVELOP PARKLAND IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND ESTABLISHING AVERAGE COST PER ACRE BY LAND USE DESIGNATION TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 91-091. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). , , , , , F2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE REPLACING THE CURRENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE (Continued from April 3, 1991) (0401-12 FEES) Mayor Stout re-opened the meeting for public hearing. Council were: Addressing the City Frank Williams, Building Industry Association, stated they oppose the high fee. He stated they would watch very closely the affects of the formula used to arrive at the fee amounts. Mayor Stout suggested if the BIA sees anything that needs to be brought to the attention of the City Council, he would like them to do so. Joe Oleson, Lewis Homes, complimented staff for working with them regarding this matter. He stated the Ordinance, to his knowledge, is set up with an effective date that is bifurcated. He added as it relates to residential projects, the ordinance would go into effect in 60 days and other projects the effective date would be 30 days. He stated it was his (22) City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 8 (24) opinion, according to the law, that all projects should have an effective date of 60 days. James Markman, City Attorney, stated normally an ordinance goes into effect 30 days after the second reading. He stated he did not know why staff put in the effective dates as they did for this Ordinance. Joe Oleson, Lewis Homes, stated there is a specific section in the Government Code that states an adjustment or revision of a fee would need 60 days prior to it going into effect. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he would check into this Government Code section and advise staff with the correct effective date, with the information to be passed on to Mr. Oleson. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 445. ORDINANCE NO. 445 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCMO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CHAPTER 3.28 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CITY-WIDE FEES FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES BASED ON THE CITY NEXUS PROCEDURE MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 445. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). RESOLUTION NO. 91-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR ALL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 91-092 which would be effective upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 445. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). F3. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION 90-03A - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - In accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65588 of the California Government Code, a revision and update to the City Housing Element has been prepared. The changes to the document include: An update of the Technical Appendix consisting of documentation and analysis of current demographic trends, statistical information and housing assistance needs; City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 9 update and revisions to the City's housing objectives and policies; and development of a five-year action program designed to implement the City's overall housing goal. In addition, staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. (0203-03 GP AMEN) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 91-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90- 03A, TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10.6 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 91- 110. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). G. PUBLIC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MPH ON HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM CARNELIAN STREET TO SAPPHIRE STREET Staff report presented by Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer. (1141-10 SPEED LIM) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 446. ORDINANCE NO. 446 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 446 for May 1, 1991. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). (25) City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 10 (26) H. CITY MANAOER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF BALL FIELD LIGHTING HOURS AT REDHILL PARKBY TWO HOURS PER NIGHT BETWEEN JULY 7TH AND JULY 26, 1991, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION (Continued from April 3, 1991) Staff report presented by Joe Schultz, Community Services Director. (0102-02 POLICY) (1404-05 PARK) Mayor Stout stated there was numerous correspondence to be made a part of the record as follows: 1. Letter from Marva Johnson dated April 10, 1991. A copy of the neighborhood petition entitled "We, the neighbors of Red Hill Community Park, demand that the City of Rancho Cucamonga consistently, and without discrimination or exception, enforce all ordinances and policies concerning curfews and amplification use in Red Hill Community Park." (6 pages) 3. Letter from Lindsey Wilson, age 11. Letter dated March 14, 1991, received April 16, 1991 from a proud and concerned parent in Rancho Cucamonga. (6 pages) 5. Letter dated April 15, 1991 from Robin Hall and family. (3 pages) Letter dated April 15, 1991 by concerned 11 year old Shannon M. Figg. Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Marva Johnson, presented the original petition to the City Clerk and stated they are asking for the City to reinforce what is already law and not change what is already in place. She felt the City Council should exert control over City regulations. She suggested if the residents are to be provided with phone numbers in case there are problems at the park for this tournament, it should be the City Council's, City Manager's and Joe Schultz's home numbers to be given to them. She suggested constant monitoring should take place for these games. She reiterated her request for the City to enforce all current ordinances regarding amplification and regulations. Laurie Stallings stated she likes the Little League, but felt the residents should not have to police the park either. She stated she felt the entire neighborhood did not receive the flier from the City about the meeting. She asked that the City Council enforce the regulations already in effect. George Guidera reported on the problems he felt there were with the park. He felt there was a double standard of rules for the park. He complained about the high school children that use the parking lot at the park. He City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 11 stated he did not feel the park was constructed properly. He complained about the noise at the park also. He also mentioned he never received notification of the meetings that took place regarding this matter. Boyd Kelly, President, Citrus Little League, stated he did not feel any of the policies were violated last yearl He stated this request is for five Little Leagues to play in the tournament. He added they did not want to burden the neighbors. He pointed out that Citrus Little League is not the sole user of the park. He added he felt they were blamed for every problem that came up. He stated they are asking for a variance in policy for a certain period of time. He informed the Council that if the variance was not approved they would hold the tournament outside the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Councilmember Alexander asked Mr. Kelly what time the games would start. Mr.-Kelly, Citrus Little League, reported 5:30 p.m., and that a game usually lasts approximately three hours. Councilmember Alexander suggested something be arranged so that no new inning start after 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams asked if the games could start at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Kelly, Citrus Little League, stated because of the traffic to get to the games it would not be practical for the players to get there any earlier. Adam Johnson asked Mr. Kelly why they continually abuse the amplification policy. Mayor Stout informed Mr. Johnson to direct his questions to the City Council only. Dave Bonam reported on the game scheduling, and stated they try not to go beyond 11:00 p.m. He added they are only asking for a variance for seven nights. Councilmember Alexander asked if there was a way to consider a game complete after five innings. Mr. Bonam stated they are not allowed to do that because a regulation game is seven innings. George Guidera stated he is not picking on the Little League, that there are problems with all of the events that go on at the park. He suggested that the play-off games take place at the college or the high school instead of burdening the residents near the park. There being no further response, the public comments were Closed. City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 12 Councilmember Buquet stated the reason he hears what goes on at Red Hill Park is because of the noise bouncing, not because of the amplification level being too high. He stated he appreciated the people that took the time to go to the meetings to try to resolve this problem. He stated that for seven nights, he did not see a need for a "show down" and petitions. He felt the Little League should be sensitive to the neighbors and felt they should be given the opportunity to follow City regulations and hold the tournament. Councilmember Williams stated what she hears is not a problem with the tournament, but problems overall with events that go on at the park. She felt some kind of patrol at the park would help. Mayor Stout asked if there would be accommodations at the Sports Park for adult softball. Joe Schultz, Community Services Director, stated yes. Mayor Stout felt hopefully after this year, the tournament could be held at the Sports Park. Mayor Stout suggested in the Memorandum of Understanding, the third paragraph from the bottom should be changed to read "A continued violation will cause all amplification to cease." Councilmember Williams asked that there be some type of enforcement personnel present. Joe Schultz, Community Services Director, stated the last paragraph of the MOU would be changed to read "Citizens Patrol and/or Sheriff Reserves will be in attendance at all games." Councilmember Alexander stated he felt a member of Council should be in attendance at all games, and felt it should be shared. Mayor Stout stated he did not have a problem with that and felt it was a good idea. Councilmember Buquet stated he wanted to make sure that Sheriff Reserves were contacted so they would be in attendance at the games. Joe Schultz, Community Services Director, stated per the request of the homeowners, his name and home phone number would be available on the flier. Councilmember Alexander stated he is not anti-sports, but concurred with Councilmember Williams as far as where does the City draw the line on granting exceptions. MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to approve the request for the variance and adopt the Memorandum of Understanding as amended. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 13 H2. CONSIDERATION OF SKATEBOARD RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - In May 1990, the Park and Recreation Commission was directed to study the skateboard issue and bring back recommendations to the City Council. Staff report presented by Tarry Smith, Park Planning/Development Superintendent. (1401-03 SPORT ACT) (0701-01 COMMISSION) Mayor Stout opened the meeting f~r public comment. There being no response, the public comments were closed. Mayor Stout stated he did not have a problem with items B, C, and D in the staff report that were recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission, but felt this project would have to follow in line with the projects already committed to, and did not want anyone to get the idea that this would be built right away. Councilmember Buquet felt there were a lot of questions that the City needed to check out regarding this project before they go forward. He agreed this project needed to fit into the scheme of things with other projects already scheduled. He added he would like to see more information before he makes a decision. Councilmember Willjams stated she agreed with Councilmember Buquet and felt the City needed to take a look at this more closely and get more information. Mayor Stout mentioned he did not feel the real skateboard enthusiast would use a facility such as this because it would probably be under their skill level. Tarry Smith, Park P/D Superintendent, stated he felt this would fit 80% of the skateboarders in the City, and the other 20% would not use it. Councilmember Alexander suggested the City consider a commercial venture coming in and building a skateboard facility. Mayor Stout reiterated he felt items B, C, and D were good, but felt the City should think about operating costs and maintenance of such a facility so they would know how much revenue is needed to make this happen. He stated he had a problem with item A, and that it should be understood that this project will be put in context. with all other park and recreational needs that have been considered in the past and put in priority order. Councilmember Willjams suggested with school ending in June, that the children should be made aware of skateboard rules and aware of the safety aspects of skateboarding. , , , , , I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOT 11, TRACT 13930 FROM WINBROOK IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,000.00 FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE LEDIG HOUSE AND AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND.PLANS FOR THE MOVING AND REHABILITATION OF THE HOUSE (Continued from April 3, 1991) Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. (0600-00 PURCHASE) (1402-06 HISTORY) (27) (28) City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 14 Councilmember Alexander stated he had a problem with the lot value in that area being so high and was surprised that the value had gone up so much. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated this was the asking price. Councilmember Buquet stated he had a problem with allocating the money just to move the house to another location and then having to rehabilitate it just to sell it. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the City does not have the option to buy property by borrowing money on a deed of trust. He added the Redevelopment Agency can do that, but the City could not. Councilmember Alexander asked if the City could sell the property to the Redevelopment Agency. James Markman, City Attorney, responded if it can be proven that there is a purpose for it by the Redevelopment Agency. Councilmember Buquet asked what can be done to facilitate the Redevelopment Agency buying this. James Markman, City Attorney, stated they would have to check to see if it fits into the project area and investigate this further. Councilmember Buquet asked how soon does the 6ontractor need the City to move the house. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated very soon. Councilmember Alexander suggested this be continued to the May 1, 1991 meeting to explore the possibility and legality for the Redevelopment Agency to purchase the land. Councilmembe~ Buquet stated he is looking for a mechanism for the City to get the property without having to put up the cash. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he understood the Redevelopment Agency was paying for this. Mayor Stout stated it was his understanding this was a loan from the Redevelopment Agency to purchase the house, and would then be reimbursed to them if the house was sold. Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, stated that was correct, and that two years ago the Agency set aside $100,000.00 specifically for historic preservation which was the initial catalyst to put this project in place. She added at this point it would require an additional amount to be loaned to the City which would be reimbursed once the house was sold. Mayor Stout indicated he did not'have any problem with the way this has been structured. City Council Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 15 Councilmember Buquet stated he felt more comfortable knowing the Redevelopment Agency was doing this. Councilmember Williams stated from a business standpoint she was wondering if the City could get this project done for the amount of dollars that have been estimated. She felt it would cost more than what has been figured. She added she did not know if this was the best use of the City's money. She wondered if the City has done everything to have another agency be in charge of this project. She stated she did not see this house as an historic gem.because she felt the house was abused. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to accept staff's recommendation. Motion carried 3-1-1 (Williams no; Wright absent). J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. , , , , , K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. , , , , , , L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to recess to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and Sports Complex land acquisition, which would adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). The meeting recessed at 8:54 p.m., not to reconvene. Res ectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: May 15, 1991