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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02171976-cc_CCv0001.pdf MI TES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Regular agenda 7 :00. PRESENT .Tack B. Cummings, Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor ECharles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chreston M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman 3 R. P. Merritt, Jr . , City Manager Ron Miller, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Charles Roberts , KCAL �� ABSENT: None i ii The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller , The minutes of the regular meeting of February 3 and the adjourn regular joint meeting of the Council and Redevelopment Agency of >f February 10, 1976, were approved as submitted. URAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR i Susan Rettig, of 205 Lilac Court, spoke for the Junior Women of t unanimous approval was given to this project. t 3ION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof held on February 17, 1976, at 3 :00 P.M. j Present : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings , and City Attorney Edward F. Taylor . j I 1. Zoning for Annexation No. 51 (Zone Change No. 167) Council considered a motion for I-P Industrial Zone proposed for 4 .85 acres of property within Annexation No. 51 which was defeated at the Planning Commission meeting by a 3-2 vote. Said property is located on the east side of Alabama Street approximately 301 feet south of Redlands Boulevard. Two property owners addressed Council regarding this annexation and proposed zoning. Mr . Schindler explained that if no Council action is t taken, the property will be annexed as R--1 which is not compatible with, the City ' s general. plan. He added that the I-P Zoning would allow the use which is proposed for the property. } Mr . James Dicker-cm of 27385 Redlands Boulevard stated that he owns I apartments and an office building near this property and expressed i concern for some of the uses permitted by ordinance in the zone. The matter was discussed at length by all members of Council. i, * Councilwoman Grace moved that the I-P Industrial Zone be approved as 3 it is in conformity with the general plan. She added she did not s approve C-M Zoning as this might encourage commercial strip zoning fi along Redlands Boulevard. Possible ways for controlling use of this 3j property were discussed at length. Councilman Miller stated the City now has a great deal of property zoned for commercial use, then seconded Mrs . Grace ' s motion. !' i' The Council moved to proceed with the I-P Zoning for this property i 1� and to instruct the Planning Commission to review the uses for adja- cent property with a view toward preventing strip zoning or any type of objectionable use. i Ordinance No. 1576, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance 1000 to establish I-P Zone for the property to be annexed as Annexation No . 51, was given first reading of the title j at the 7 :00 P.M. Council session and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for March 2, 1976. '.. Conditional Use Permit No. 246 - Dave Goodwin That an application for Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of 11 a residence for administrative-professional use, A-P Zone, be approved for property located at 537 Cajon Street. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject to recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes of February 10, 1976, and according to the amended site plan. I Tentative Map, Tract No. 9253 - derobt Inc. That the tentative map of the Tract No. 9252, located on the southwest corner of ,Smiley Heights Drive and Sunnyside Avenue, R-A Zone, be II tabled because both the Environmental Review Committee and Building Department recommended tentative approval be withheld until a preli- 3 minary grading plan had been approved. Mr. Schlinder stated that Mr . Wagner will submit a preliminary grading plan. Minor Subdivision No. 6 - Charles E. 0"uran Heights-­ for many years , that it is no longer considered safe, that the Lighting deterioration of the lead casing around the wire prevents the w, being removed from the conduits , and that the standards also ha( orated. Mr . Harrawood added that the system is also dangerous those who maintain it. Also speaking concerning this problem w( John D. McAlearney, 1009 La Hermosa, Victor Zahn, 311 East Fern William Haite, 1011 La Hermosa Drive, and Frank DuBois , 1309 Al+ dro. Mrs . Kay Bunnell, of 911 La Feliz, stated that citizens had not aware until recently of the true danger problem with their ligh- Following lengthy discussion, Councilwoman Grace moved that the be authorized to investigage other types of lighting, costs as as availability, in the hope of pleasing the majority of citizei The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen, and carried unan. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mr . Merritt read a letter of application from Mr. Tony Pasqual variance to permit continuation of a dog breeding hobby at 1213 Avenue to supplement his income since being disabled by a back Mr. Pasqual presented signatures of 32 neighbors who do not obj� continuation of this hobby. Community Development Director Schindler stated that it is poss. due to the sixteen years the subject use has been in existence, a prescriptive right might be assumed to have been established, probably giving the use of a legal non-conforming status . Mr . ler listed the following conditions which should be required if Council wishes to approve the request for variance: 1. Not more than 15 adult dogs be permitted. 2. All dogs must be vaccinated. 3 . Premises subject to inspection by Health Department or Humai Officer. 4. Right to be vested in Mr. Pasqual only, with no transfer in permitted. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded I Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the requests variance to continue conducting this hobby, subject to the requ, ments outlined by Mr. Schindler. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Merritt presented a request from the Junior Women Contemporary Club to permit a project for the students of Redlal Bicentennial grades three through nine, in the form of a contest in developii Decorating bicentennial theme design to be painted on fire 'hydrants . Ver, Contest specific controls and requirements were outlined in the request prizes will be awarded to the best designs . Following discussi( motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller , apl was given to the project with the understanding that after the I tennial year had passed, the hydrants would be gradually repain- the standard city color. TTN PTTqT2uED BUSINESS j g AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Grace, Mayor Cummings op_ NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen SENT: None City Manager Merritt presented a Joint Powers Agreement to combine the transportation systems of the cities within the County of San Bernar- dino and make it possible to join with the West End transportation and eventually to connect with transportation service to Riverside. Mayor Cummings explained that this is an agreement that has been developed over the past two years, that he has felt is a great step forward, NS and the County is one of the leaders in the State in developing the nt transportation system. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by 11 Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the Joint Powers 1 OMNITRANS Agreement. The City of Loma Linda has requested Redlands participation in instal- it 1 lation of a traffic signal at the Redlands Boulevard - Mountain View intersection. The city limits of Redlands do reach the northeast j ation corner of this intersection, and it was pointed out that Loma Linda is in need of cooperation in this project. On motion of Councilman r Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Council unanimously voted 31 to accept their share of the cost of this improvement. I On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the Redlands Business Improvement District budget of $33, 000.00 income and expenditure was unanimously approved for calendar year 1976. City Manager Merritt presented a recommendation that Council renew the contract for the Redlands Employment Office which has been funded by ent $10, 000,00 grants from Revenue Sharing monies for the past two years, and which is now requesting $12, 000.00 for the coming year, with the t additional request that the City provide a receptionist, Following (I discussion, on motion of Councioman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to this expenciture of funds and 9 the renewal of the contract. 3 I 1 On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the I1 ve. City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the reconstruction 1 ction of Fifth Avenue between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue. The cost, is estimated to be $140, 000. 00 and this is a budgeted gas tax project. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, e - unanimous approval was given to the waiver of Bowl fees for the YWCA annual dance recital which will be held on June 5, 1976, The YWCA will; provide their own police patrol and cleanup committee. eels On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, enue. acceptance was given to the following grant deeds for right-of-way required for the widening of Citrus Avenue between Redlands Boulevard Amending on the ballot in both areas . This resolution also increases th Res . 3225 to the election workers $2 .00 for the additional time they will required to work. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business , Council adjourned, on motion, 8: 20 P.M. Next regular meeting, March 2, 1976. ATTEST: r y Cit , rk M�or of the City of Redlands a 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 +i i >i i "s, I