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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04201976-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the it Council, City of Redlands , hel the Council Chambers , Safety Hall., 212 Brookside Avenue, on Api 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Item 3 :00 P.M. Regulax Agenda 7 :00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E, Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert Mitchell, Acting City Manager Ron Miller , Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed a. few words of nravp.r by RPwP-rPn(9 T, �f-PW;7iri- YrPi of f-hp TTniN) City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. this date: �j Crown Asphalt Coating $5, 939.00 a chamber Mix Concrete, Inc. 6, 426.00 r Pavement Coatings Company 6, 750. 00 Flex Paving and Engineering, Inc . 6, 990.00 Roy Allen 7 , 263 . 00 CTed R. Jenkins Companys , Inc. 8,478.00 z? After study by the Public Works Department staff and the Cemetery Superintendent, it is the recommendation that the bid of Crown Ashplialtii it 'rY Coating be accepted. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by 's Councilwoman Grace, the award was made to Crown Ashpalt Coating of Ontario in the amount of $5 , 939.00, as this was the low bid and i fully qualified. It HEARINGS Resolution No. 3245, a resolution of the City Council of the city of Redlands adopting Precise Street Plan No. 17, set the public hearings on this street plan for this time and place. Mayor DeMirjyn opened il ition the meeting as a public hearing for any comments or questions concernrn 3245 Precise Street Plan No. 17, which establishes a specific alignment ae for that portion of Wabash Avenue within the city limits of Redlands No comments or questions being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. On motion of councilman Miller, seconded by 4 i'. Councilwoman Grace, Resolution No. 3245, Precise Street Plan No. 17 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSENT: None i' Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1577, an ordinance of the City Council. of the City of j Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance 1000 to adopt Amendment No. 1.29 ince thereto which affects the uses permitted in the Agricultural. District. _577 Mayor DeMirjyn again opened the meeting as a public hearing for any :Mural questions or comments . None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1577 was adopted., with waiver is of reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman it Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen with the following roll cal.l s vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSENT: None is P,TI'TIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr . David 'Turner addressed Council concerning the water rate change adopted at the last meeting in Resolution No. 3247 . He also pre- { f (S rented petitions which he stated contained 870 signatures , and read the original increase in water rates for outside the City was necessitated by sale of water bonds which were repaid by the ci zeas living with the Redlands city limits ; this was the only wa to make the situation equitable. Mr . Ford outlined the Commission ' s main concerns ; explained tha the problems have accumulated over the past ten years ; and emphasized the serious deliberation t-he Commission had given th matter . Nice Mayor Knudsen expressed concern for the impact on citizens budgets and added that a hearing should be held. He moved that Council hold the rate increase in abeyance to allow people to study the matter and make presentations at a public hearing one month from today at the Council meeting of May 18, 1976. Counc man Elliott seconded the motion. Councilman Elliott also expressed concern for the elderly on fi incomes subsisting on meager checks and questioned whether the City staff could make an alternate solution to handle the speci problems of people on fixed incomes . Councilwoman Grace reminded the Council and the audience that t identical problems were reported a year ago when the department. ; requested a twenty percent (20%) increase, but instead the Coun transferred funds from the Legal Capital Fund and initiated an eleven percent (11%) increase. She pointed out that unfortunat the Legal. Capital Fund is now expended at this time. Councilma Miller stated that he saw no way out except to grant an increas and if the deteriorating system is not improved, there will be water reaching the trees through the pipes ; however, he would acquiesce to another public hearing. Mr . Pohl stated that he agreed with Councilman Miller that an increase will be necessar Resolution Mr. Knudsen then included in his motion the adoption of Resolut No. 3249 No. 3249, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redla Abeyance of to hold in abeyance the action of Resolution No. 3247 adopted o Water Rate Increase April 6, 1976,. for thirty (30) days , at which time, if no forth action is taken, Resolution No. 3247 will go into effect. Mayor DeMirjyn reminded critics that Councilmembers have been available every Monday night in City Hall if people wish to com in and speak about a matter . Mr . Larry Funk, 40 East Cypress Avenue, agreed with. Councilman Miller and stated that the City staff should have told us this years ago and .recommended budgetary accounting. Vice Mavor Knudsen ' s motion was then reheated . seronded by rniin requested to assist the staff in reviewing the input from the t citizens . Mr . Ford stated that the Public Works Commission can hold an open meeting for any input at their next Commission meeting ; and that they will possibly hold an announced evening meeting. I I On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman trace, the Public Works Commission was asked to attend the public hearing �r at the Council meeting on May 18, 1976 .. �i On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Vice Mayor Knudsen, Council requested that the Public Works Commission hold a meetingI in two weeks . i i= Mr . Howard Fuller addressed Council with the problem of a one-foot { 9208 wide easement across Lolita Avenue which is holding up the title H Fuller approval for installation of streets in connection with. Palmview a1 Estates . Following a brief discussion, Council authorized the attorney and staff to investigate a possible solution to Mr . fuller ' s problem and expedite a solution. (Compliance with foregoing construed by staff as Final Approval. ) 3ION RECOMMENDATIONS Park. Commission - Councilwoman trace announced that there were no visitors at the Park Commission meeting and reminded Council of Mr . Epstein ' s request that action on park lands be referred to the Parr Commission as an advisory commission. ?i ,j ance Architectural Advisor Commission - Councilman Miller introduced 1581 Ordinance No. 158.1, an ordinance of the City Council of the City h of Redlands to abolish the Architectural Advisory Commission. The tec- ordinance was given first reading of the title and laid over under Psion the rules with public hearing set for May 4, 1976 . Dr . Miller also requested letters of appreciation be mailed to the members . i Planning_Commission - on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by -itment Councilman Knudsen, Mr. Swen Larson was unanimously appointed to the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Counci..l at a regular meeting thereof held on April 20, 1976, at 3 :00 P.M. ii Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorney Taylor i C.R.A. No. 341 - gT2l n Senior Center - City of Redlands 1 That review and approval of site plan and elevations for the Joslyn Senior Center proposed on the east side of Grant Street, north of, and adjacent to, the Redlands Bowl, R-2 Zone, be approved in accordance with the recommendations of all departments as outlined # in the Planning Commission minutes dated April 13, 1976. Council concurred in the title "Joslyn Senior Center . " On motion of ' Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission. believed to be necessary to have the restaurant draw diners fro the freeway. Councilwoman Grace moved for temporary approval, requested, with the understanding that the copy will be changed to read "Orange Tree" and this will be the only major sign. Motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and carried unanimousl It was pointed out by staff that any further development will require Council and Planning Commission approval and at that ti the sign can be changed. Mayor DeMirjyn questioned Mr . Wilcott concerning the remaining $50, 000.00 due from the original lift of $100, 000.00 plus land, which Mr. Wilcott made to the City in connection with the locat of the County Museum at Orange Tree. Mr . Wilcott replied that he had received the Council 's letter asking for payment, and added that in these financial: difficult times he had developed only 1/6 of his Orange Tree Development and has made a 50% retu on his donation and will hope to make further payments . Tentative Map Tract No . 9303 - Ray Sulser That Tentative Map of Tract No. 9303 located 100 feet east of G Street between Stillman Avenue and Sylvan Boulevard, R-I Zone, approved subject to the requirements of all departments as con- twined in Planning commission minutes dated April 13, 1976. Mr. Schindler stated that it was anticipated that the developer would work with the County Flood Control District in the develc of this property. Following discussion, on motion of councilwo Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was 9 to Tentative Map of Tract No. 9303 . 5 . Tentative Map Tract No . 9304 - W. J, E. Corporation Planning Commission recommendations were for approval of Tentat Map of Tract No. 9304 located at the southeast corner of Cliftc and Sunnyside Avenues , R-S and R-A zones . Mrs . George Bartch, 805 Sunnyside Avenue, addressed Council sta j) that they had not received the notice of the public hearing bef the Planning Commission for the reason that their ownership of property was not listed in the last Assessor ' s Roll. She state it that their property which was in the R-A Zone had a 314 foot boundary on the lots which are presently zoned R-S . She feels that this is a detriment to her property and requests that the adjoining her property be of the larger size requirement as in R-A Zone. Following a discussion, on -motion of Councilman Miller , seconde by Councilman Knudsen, this matter was referred back to the Fla Commission for consideration of redesign with the recommendatic that all property owners again be notified for the reason that "double frontage" exists in this situation as presented by Sunn Avenue and the proximity (20 feet) of the cul-de-sac to the Bar property. City Attorney Taylor pointed out that the Planning Department has complied with the law in using the Assessor ' s Re for notification of the property owners . 6. Tract No. 9252 - JEROB, Inc. - Final Approval All requirements , as outlined in Council minutes dated May 26, having been complied with, except the grading of Lots 7 , 8, and and Lot 2 of Tract 8916, it is the request that the property be given final approval subject to a covenant running with the Ian or a bond to assure grading to the City ' s specifications . Coun Miller moved that Tract No. 9252 be given final approval; that applicant, owner, or developer shall not sell any lots in said tract without providing a recorded covenant satisfactory to the City Attorney or post a bond satisfactory to the city manager t assure that the Qradinq has been completed to the satisfaction l is studying the budget and moved that Council approve $2, 000.00 from I Revenue Sharing Funds : $700. 00 to be used to repaint the discolored t bottoms of the pools at Sylvan and Floral Plunges, and $1, 300.00 to purchase a diving board for Sylvan Plunge. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and approved unanimously. Councilwoman Grace inquired what funds were remaining in Revenue Sharing. Director of Finance Archbold stated that he did not have the exact figure, but that all funds had been budgeted; however, some had not been spent. TIONS AND PETITIONS The following waivers of business licenses were approved: 1. Strobliters Camera Club, to sell refreshments during the annual Photo fiesta in Redlands Bowl on May 23, 1976, on motion of Councilman Miller and, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. 2. Evening Kiwanis, to sell tickets for the annual Fourth of July i! barbeque in Sylvan Park on Monday, July 5, 1976, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. i 3 . St. Mary' s Catholic Church, to sell tickets for the barbeque in E Sylvan Park on duly 1.8, 1976, on motion of Councilman Elliott, z seconded by Councilman Miller. 4. Redlands Chapter of Junior All-American Football, to sell flowers j } in connection with Mother ' s Day on May 9, 1976, on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller. '.CATIONS ii Mrs . Grace read a letter complimenting the police on their efficient is response to a call from the Redlands National Guard Training Center , r Mayor DeMirjyn announced the mid-year conference of t)ae united States/Mexico Sister City Association in Palmdale on June 5 and 6, H 1976. SHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1578, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of ince Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code pertaining to alarms , 578 was adopted, with waiver of the .reading of the ordinance in full, on Code motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, by the following roll call vote : 4 E AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor 3 DeMirj yn NOES : None Absent : None } Ordinance No. 1579, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of ince Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code as pertains to wild _579 a rr7 n v^y l r.m cr c+-i ,-. d-o A —4—l Ordinance Mayor DeMirjyn read Ordinance No. 1580, an ordinance of the Cit No. 1580 Council of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 1.3 of the Ordi. Amend Ccacle Code - City Manager,. The ordinance was laid over under the rul City Manager with second reading set for May 4, 1976 . C 11.'Y MANAGE R Water service to Tract No. 8882, a 112 unit condominium develop at the corner of Redlands Boulevard and California Street, was Outside unanimously approved on the recommendation of the Public Works Water Department by motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Council Grace, subject to all the requirements contained in the city ordinances . Resolution No . 3248, a resolution of the City Council of the Ci Resolution of Redlands amending Resolution No. 3187, establishing a salary No. 3248 Salary- schedule and compensation plan for the City employees as relate Building to the Division of Building and Safety Director , was unanimousl and Safety adopted on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller . On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Bads Call. the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for widenin of Vine Street from Fourth Street to 200 feet eastward. In connection with the Vine Street widening, a grant of easemen Easement from the Presbyterian Church was unanimously accepted on motion Vine St. of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptant On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, fifteen (15) grant deeds in connection with the widening of San Mateo Street between Fern and Brookside Avenues were accepted. Grantors are listed as follows : David Lee Wayment, Connie M. Grant Baccari, Guy A. and Gladys M. Daniels , James E. and Jeraldine Deeds Dietz, DeLile and Laura K. Burton, Warren S . and Freda A. dolma San Mateo Janina Zawalski Beulah G. Babcock, A.rbus Associates Robert J. Street , and Petra L. Ramos, Arnold S . and Ivadell Wheeler, Conception L and Evelyn Serrano, Allie A. Floyd, Diana A. Parkes , and Raymon and Carol C. Johnson. Payment of acquisition costs were also authorized per the list submitted by the Public Works Departmen with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificates of acceptances in behalf of the City. In the discussion which followed, Council expressed concern for traffic problem. Mr . Schindler assured them it would be consid when the project came to the Planning Commission. Claimes against the City were presented in the following names : C7i rel nrc�, e..r ni-.vr,4-1,a, n 4 1 1 vA hAA T'7-1 .-,1, Le..->1 <.v, F.7-.14-.-,, .-+ 1"l.b . 1"111.L.:11G.i..1. Ctliliuu11C.:Cu 11Ctlli..:l114..7 111 l.ilz- C11tlVl.A1l1..� 41 rise $51, 568. 34 from the Southern California Gas Company and $31, 234 .78 its from the Southern California Edison Company. This matter for information purposes only. The Council unanimously adopted a resolution requested by the Tri- ition County Council on Criminal Justice, declaring Thursday, April 39, 1976, 8 fuency as Delinquency Prevention Day and encouraging participation in the ition program of the Tri-County Council and the California Youth Authority. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the finance Committee. ii There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, $I at 9 »00 P .M. Next regular meeting May 4, 1976 . ,F v y' fp• mow.. �n":4: , , ,,. ..,. { .. Carly G. Dirn*' May" 'rrfl 0-0-0-0,-0-0-0-0-0-01=O yIyj Ij t ii i 1 l xf rr l 13 3i 73 1, i; { 11 s I]