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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0605_CCv0001.pdf Qnresten m. Knuasen, counciiman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Grant Sims, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed I invocation by Bishop Weldon B. Jolley of the Church of Jesus Chi Latter-Day Saints . The minutes of the regular meeting of May 15 and the special meE of May 25, 1973 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on nance No. 1516, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zc Ordinance No. 1000 by adoption of five additional land use disti maps, Zone Change 156, Mayor Cummings explained the ordinance az Ordinance declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions No. 1516 comments concerning these zone changes. None being forthcoming, Zone public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1516 was Z Changes with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion C cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Sewall Councilman Sewall enters the Council Chambers at this time. Mayor Cummings then stated that the public hearing opened at the 15th Council meeting on Resolution No. 3023, a resolution for tl Resolution lishment of a mall and trellis project in downtown Redlands, waE No. 3023 tinned to this time and place in order for the staff and City At Mall to study the one protest filed prior to that meeting. Project In answer to a complaint in the protest that the property ownerE and adjacent to the project were not fully informed as to the sc the plan and perhaps would not now be interested, City Attorney stated that a recent survey of the property owners had produced reaffirmation of participation with the district, and that this of petition signers included some new property owners who wish t the development. Mr. Taylor further stated that out-of-town prc owners are now being contacted and that it --is anticipated that a al signers will reconfirm their interest in and support of the F The second complaint, that monies assessed were going to be used briefly addressed Council and reaffirmed the Attorney' s statement, and added that the signatures referred to were obtained in ten days. He stated that he felt the desire and intention is stronger now than at the time of the beginning of the project. City Attorney Taylor reported that the Courts are cooperating to the fullest extent, that 60 to 70% of the evidence has now been presented, and that he hopes the Court will have rendered a decision by the next Council meeting. Mayor Cummings reiterated his intense feeling of frustration with the fact that the wishes of the entire downtown Redlands community can be thwarted by one property owner. Following discussion, and, upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Miller moved that the Dill protest be denied. Motion seconded by Councilman Sewall and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the public hearing on Resolution No. 3023 was continued to the next Council meeting, June 19, 1973, by unanimous vote. UON REPORTS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held June 5, 1973 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings; Deputy City Attorney Brunick; Absent: Councilman Sewall Lot Split No. 442 - W. E. Brown That the request of W. E. Brown for permission to split property located at the south end of West Cypress Avenue, R-S and R-A zones, Lot Split No. 442, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 22, 1973 . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen Lot Split No. 442 was approved by AYE votes of all present. Following this action, Council considered an appeal made orally by Mr. Brown to the requirements as enumerated in Advisory Committee recommen- dations. Mr. Brown questioned the requirement for a dry sewer on a lot 3.1 split, and requested that he might be allowed to sign an improvement agreement stating that he will participate in the sewer installation at such time as it is offered, and added that he would be willing to sign ry a covenant running with the land to this effect. Following very ire- lengthy discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Coun- cilman Miller, authorization for Mr. Brown to sign an improvement agree, ment to participate in the installation of sewer when the line becomes functional, with inclusion of easements necessary for this participa- tion in the recordation was approved by AYE votes of all present. Attorney Brunick requested that all material be supplied to the City Attorney's office for review as the requirements will appear on the deed. On motion of Councilman DeKirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request of Mr. Brown to waive the installation of the fire plug was denied by AYE votes of all present. Ve%I I^v.74*8A 4 e%" rN-F ci Acwt an Ile -rzni i n-n Tnnf-i nn nf rnimni Im;qn Tentative approval of Tract No. 8371 expires on June 7, 1973 . 1 ing explanation by Planning Director Schindler, time extension 1 7, 1975 was approved subject to the filing of an environmental i statement satisfactory to the Environmental Review Committee, or of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 4. Property Development Standards Within the C-1 Zone Attorney Brunick read the following statement: "Section 23.30 states that the lot area within the C-1 zone shot as follows : "1. Minimum Area: Twenty-two thousand five hundred (22, 5( square feet. "2. Maximum Area: Two (2) acres. "The problem as presented is that the Gerrard site plan will cor gross area of 2 .6 acres with a net usable area of 1.95 acres, i . less front yard and interior side yard setbacks for required lar ing. The Planning Commission recommended approval on the basis this property is a corner piece of property facing the street or sides and has an unusually large amount of area devoted to landE and further there will be no increase in the commercial area nor found in a two-acre center. "The question arises whether this is proper under Redlands Devel Standards of the C-1 zone. "It is my opinion that the Planning Commission' s action was prof Under Section 50.60 the Commission may, as an administrative act sider and approve modifications to property development standar public meeting when such modifications are determined to be in I public interest providing notice is given to aOjacent property c Attorney Brunick added the recommendation that in the future the cil adhere to the two-acre requirement of the ordinance. Following brief discussion, Council acquiesced in the request fi Atkinson that the following statement be read into the minutes: recommend that Council not continue to make decision on a precec only upon the ordinance. If a thing is a law, obey it; if it iE law, change it. Avoid having a precedent allow transgression aE leads to other transgressions. " Park Commission - Councilman DeMirjyn reported that the Park Con Zanja had discussed. designs for riding and walking trails and picnic a Park for the Zanja Park, and commended Mr. Jack Dangermond for his cc tion. Traffic Commission- Councilman DeMirjyn read Resolution No. 304 recommendation from the Traffic Commission for speed control on Avenue, as follows: Section One: Pursuant to Article 680, Section 68001 (a) of the Traffic Ordinance: 1 . Establish the following speed limits and in each instance si Resolution the roadway as required by law: No. 3047 Traffic (a) Olive Avenue from Citrus Avenue to Nanette Street - 3 from Nanette Street to Terracina Bouleva 45 mph. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, u approval was given to Resolution No. 3047. the stakes for supporting the young trees have also been pulled out. Public Works Commission - Mr. John Munn was unanimously appointed to lntment fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Fred Geiger from the Public Works Commission, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. Councilman Knudsen announced a meeting of the Public Works Commission and the staff at 3:30 P.M. Monday to study wording of the Public Works �{ Commission ordinance. r #TIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by CounQilman Miller, unani- mous approval was given to permission for the American Field Service tore sell refreshments in the Redlands Bowl area on June 14., graduation day, 1 between the hours of 5.00 and 7 ;45 P.M. This activity also has the approval of the school principal and clean-up will be done by students. ' ,'CATIONS The program being planned by the Redlands Council of the Arts for June 24, 1973 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Redlands Bowl was announced. This 'Council comprises many active Redlands groups. The ince affair will be well advertised and is expected to be well attended. On'j Al motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval. le ! was given again for the sale of refreshments at the Redlands Bowl. The # Mayor commended all those active in the Redlands Council of the Arts on = �t this significant event. Mr. Conant Halsey extended an invitation to all present and to their friends to attend this program, which is free. � Mayor Cummings announced, the SANBAG Executive Meeting tomorrow after- noon for the purpose of choosing an executive director. s Announcement was made of a retirement dinner for Captain Warren Elliott :ement on Friday, June 15, 1973. . On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Lution Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to a resolution com- mending Captain Elliott for his many years of service to the community.; r Announcement was made of the Redlands Art Association display of chip- I dren's art at the Peppers Art Center on June 10 between 2;00 and 5.00 P.M. Mayor Cummings acknowledged receipt-of 6 memorandum from Chief GraefeS stating that no definite smog warning plan is in existence at this time The Council again expressed hope that some type of alert to severe ` pollution conditions can be developed for the city. l BUSINESS Mayor Cummings stated that the Council had received many, many communi cations urging acceptance of the $73,000 HUD grant for park. purposes. He added that the city staff has worked to make sure the Council is aware of the advantaaes and disadva taQes of the HUD grant and of alter raising ansa namea orner worzny pro3ecrs seexing runas at tne pr( time within the city. He also pointed out the 15% increase in since the original estimates were made. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn warned that future fund raising after appli( for the grant is made could meet the same lack of support and si that befell the Veterans Memorial, and questioned the actual am( Community the park would cost the taxpayers. Park HUD Grant Mrs. Phyllis Williams. of Yucaipa, addressed Council, stating tI $13,000 had been raised toward Community Park. She added that ! an amateur fund raiser and that a professional fund raiser coulc many, many more times this $13,000 raised in the past year. Mr, Crawford, of 405 Marcia Street, chairman of the Redlands Coalit- stressed the immediacy of the need for Community Park. Mr. Jack Dangermond expressed concern with the cost of using a I Resolution grant, and remarked that a proper park tax for developers would No. 3045 sufficient funds in two years to develop and support the park. HUD Grant ing more discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded b� cilman Knudsen, the motion to approve the HUD grant, Resolution 3045, was adopted by the following roll call vote; AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Sewall ABSENT: None Mayor Cummings stated that he would personally work toward raisi funds for Community Park; that he felt a grave responsibility tc taxpayers of the community for a balanced budget; and that he be Mr. Dangermond had made an excellent recommendation. Ordinance No. 1510, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establi a tax for park purposes, was given first reading at the last Cot meeting. Mayor Cummings stated that after reviewing the ordinar believes that the requirement of $100.00 per unit would be a tol amount and would be unrealistic for a quality community such as and that he believed Mr. Dangermond had made a good recommendati Councilman Miller moved that Section 1 (a) of Ordinance No. 1510 amended to state: "$200.00 per dwelling unit for which a buildi Ordinance mit is issued, or 15� per square foot, whichever is greater. " No. 1510 man Sewall seconded the motion. Tax for Mr. Dangermond spoke briefly, about the serious need to generate Park Purposes type of park funds to develop new parks, to further develop that already established as parks, to prepare for predicted increase ulation density, and for ever-increasing inflation. Councilman Knudsen spoke against the proposal as being discrimir and reminded that the Santa Ana wash area would always be availa AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None After the offering of several alternate motions and amendments, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Ordinance No. 1510 was amended to have Section 1 (a) read "$225.00 per dwelling unit. " This motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1510 as amended was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with second reading set for June 19, 1973 . UNESS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Reso- lution No. 3046, declaring real property (the old Hall of Justice) no -ution longer needed for municipal purposes, was unanimously adopted. Consid- 3046 eration of sale of this property was advertised for June 19, 1973 at of 7 :00 P.M. Mr. Merritt brought the additional recommendation from the Sall Board of Parking Place Commissioners that prior to Council considera- istice tion of the bid of the VFW on the Hall of Justice, a written commitment from a bona fide lender be furnished to City Council. ONAGER On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- �G mous approval was given to the modification of the SANBAG Agreement, by Iment permitting the Board of Supervisors and the city officials to have al- ternate delegates attend the meetings. City Manager Merritt presented a detailed study report and a recommends tion for acquisition of land for an alternate disposal site for Redland upon the closure of the California Street Land Fill. Alternative methods and sites were extensively studied and described, and Council members and staff were provided opportunity to tour this site and study the 182-acre property at first hand. This matter was discussed by Council from all aspects, including cost )sal comparisons. Land prices from $50.00 to $3, 500.00 per acre were men- tioned. Director of Sanitation Mead urged Council to acquire this property now, and warned of escalating land prices and equipment costs, increase in number of regulatory agencies, and scarcity of sizable parcels of prop- erty. Attorney Brunick stated that condemnation procedure could be used but would require three to five years. Council discussion continued. Ultimately, Councilman Miller moved to No. 3048 Impact Report. Intent to 5. Adopt Resolution No. 3048 indicating the Council ' s intentic Annex annex property to the City of Redlands. Motion was seconded by Councilman Sewall.-and adopted by the fol roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Grant Deed City Manager was unanimously authorized to execute the certific Dearborn acceptance in behalf of the City for a grant deed of easement f Acres Dearborn Acres for pipeline and right-of-way purpose to constru large diameter inlet main to Dearborn Reservoir. Claim On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller Burton claim against the City by Lealisa Suzanne Burton was denied in manner and referred to the City's insurance carriers. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjy unanimous approval was given to the transfer of $300,000 from S Transfer Rental Fund and $500,000 from Legal and Capital Fund to the Sew Funds - Construction Fund to fund construction in progress, with the un Sewer standing that the advance on the Legal and Capital Fund will be upon receipt of the grant funds. The request by the Howard Ambulance Company to be permitted to Emergency gasoline from the city supply when their regular supplier is ou Gasoline Supply approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counciln Ambulance Knudsen, with authority for this emergency use to continue for Company balance of this year, by AYE votes of all present. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance mittee.- There being no further business, on motion, Council adjourned a P.M. Next regular meeting, June 19, 1973 . ATTEST: 6%!Vor of the City of Redlands Clerk(