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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09211976-cc_CCv0001.pdf i i I 3 i 3 i I i 1 i I i i of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlandsheld in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on I September 21, 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. '_ Ii Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 .00 P.M. ' Charles G. BeM.irjyn, Mayor a Chresten M. Knudsen, Mice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman zj Robert H. Mitchell, Acting City Manager t Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk T .rtF�cs T1r�c> C"�r, Rcrri�rr�^i rti� Cr �j Preserve Dearborn Avenin between Highland and Fifth Avenues was referred the Planning Commission for report. Clam. Riddell, a Life Scout with Troop 12 of the Boy Scouts of America who is working for his Eagle badge, addressed Council wa request~ for help on a project, which he wishes to undertake* He showed slides of areas in and around Redlands with accumulations trash, and of a trash container which he had painted. lie plans paint cans donated by various companies and place them where pee may use them instead of throwing trash on the ground.. The only he asked from the City was that the containers be supplied with tic liners to facilitate emptying them. Council advised Mr. Ric to speak with Mr . Harold Moore, Sanitation Director, about this matter . Councilman Miller commended Clark for his interest in t appearance of the City. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planninq Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as cor dered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on September 21, 1976, at 3 :00 P.M. Present : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn, City Attorney Taylor 1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 254 - W. J. E. Cor oration Conditional use permit to construct a 44-unit senior citizen hot project on approximately 8. 2 acres located at the southeast carr New York and State Streets , R-2 Zone, is related to the followir tract request and has been heard by the Planning Commission at z previous meeting. For this reason, the two matters were considc together by the Council.. 2 . Tentative Map - Tract No. 9455 - W. J. E. Corporation That tentative map of Tract No. 9455, located at the southeast c of New York and State Streets , 44 lots , R-2 Zone, be approved. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Condit Use Permit No. 254 and tentative map of Tract No. 9455 be appro". subject to all departmental recommendations and subject to the x ment that before final approval of the conditional use permit, tl Declaration of Restrictions shall be reviewed by the Planning Cc cion and the Planning Department. Councilwoman Grace stated that this was the third time this matt had been considered; that there were no objections to the last r and recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 254 and t Live map of Tract No. 9455 subject to all recommendations as rec by the departments in Planning Commission minutes dated Septembc 1976, and subject to a review of the Covenants, Conditions, and trictions by the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Motion was seconded by Councilman Miller . In the discussion that followed, Councilman Knudsen expressed cc over the control of this development as spelled out in the CC ,RE mentioned an earlier problem with a mobile home park which chane from adult to family use. This and other aspects of the develoF were discussed at length. Councilman Elliott also expressed cor and questioned the City ' s legal responsibility under the Covenar Tentative Map - Tract No. 9455 - W. J. E. Corporation (Continued) I AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Elliott, Mayor De Mirjyn NOES : Councilwoman Grace ABSENT: None f City Attorney Taylor stated that the restrictive requirements within this development constitute a convenant running with the land which _ permits the owners within the development to bring suit to enforce these requirements . Mr. Taylor added that this is a standard declara- tion of restrictions and the only way in which the City can be invol.vedl is to set up more restrictive requirements in the conditional. use per- 33 mit. Mr . Taylor requested that the Council, give specific examples of a their concern which might be included in the C.U.P. R.P.C. No. 441 - Zone Change No. 1.68 - Schonstedt-Johansson ii That R. P. C . No. 441, a resolution of the Planning Commission for the 11 adoption of Zone Change No. 168, to change zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 11 22 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Dearborn Street, be approved. On motion of Councilman Elliott, aj seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 441 was approved by the j City Council and Ordinance No. 1591 was given first reading of the r' title and laid over under the rules and public hearing set for October 5, 1976. 1 Tentative Map Tract No. 9439 - W. J. E. Corporation That tentative map of Tract No. 9439, located on Smiley Heights Drive ilin the southwest portion of Smiley Heights , 10 lots, R-A Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as out- I lined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 14, 1976, adding Planning Department requirement No. 8 to provide an easement on Dot 7 for a driveway to the A. J. Schott property. In discussing this tract, Council expressed concern for water runoff to the lower properties and noted that some cities do require grading Ix plans for hillside lots . Council also considered amending the grading ordinance to require public hearing at the time grading plans are pre- sented. Mr . Mitchell pointed out that at the time the subdivision is j3 approved, the exact location of the homes on each of the lots is not 11 known, and perhaps approval of the grading plan should be related to the permit for construction of the house. Mr . Ed Brown, 1669 West Cypress Avenue, whose property adjoins this ?t development, described the problem the citizen has at the public 1 hearing, trying to obtain all the information necessary to be aware j of what is taking place. He cited public works plans and maps done by engineering firms which are all related to a development under consideration. Mr . Brown expressed concern with the effect of runoff from the development to his property. He stated that Sunnyside is a fl substandard street and that as Clifton Avenue develops, Sunnyside 11 carries more water . Mr . Wally Powell, 535 Sunn side, addressed Council briefly describing the problems he has had wi�h runoff for the past four years , and added that the problem is an ever increasing one. Council briefly discussed a possible drainage ditch for Sunnyside i' similar to that on Garden Street. Mr . Shefchik recommended widening Sunnyside to its full width. Mr. Mitchell assured Mr. Brown and Mr . Powell that the matter will be carried to the PublicWorks Department. Following further discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved to approve r Tract No. 9439, subject to all requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 14, 1976, and to include in Item 6 t of the Public Works Requirement that complete drainage plans and grading plans be furnished and be brought before Council. Motion j seconded by Councilman Miller and carried unanimously. Mrs . Susan Pyle, 90 LaSalle Street, and Mrs .. Nand Smith, 52 Suz Avenue, discussed the planned removal of the magnolia trees at with the Council and pleaded that they be allowed to remain. M.- Pyle :Pyle pointed out the historic value of these trees which are sa: to be 87 years old. She added that the trees were planted long the grove was put in. Mrs . Pyle presented petitions with 156 s, tures requesting that the magnolia trees be saved, Mr . Wilmot believed removal of these trees was contrary to city ordinances Mr . Taylor stated the ordinances referred to by Mr . Wilmot were applicable in this instance. Council concurred that it was most unfortunate and expressed re( for losing the trees, but agreed that safety and increased traf: the area necessitated the removal of the trees at this time for widening of Citrus Avenue, Expressing regret, Councilwoman Gra+ moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott, and unanimously aper( 7 . Minor Subdivision No. 15 - Edward Dibble That the application for minor subdivision for property located Cypress and Fern Avenues southwest of Arrowview Drive, R-S Zone approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as ci tained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 14, 1976. motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, u: mous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning mission. 8. Tentative Map, Tract No. 9503 - W. J. E. Corporation That the tentative map of Tract No. 9503, with minor modificatii located between Fern and Cypress Avenues, southwest of Arrowvie, Drive, 25 lots, R-S Zone, be approved subject to the department, recommendations as contained in Planning Commission minutes dat, September 14, 1976, and subject to the map revisions as recomme: by staff for Lots 11, 12, and 13 . Following brief discussion o development, particularly relating to the drainage and noting t fact that this is not a hillside parcel, the recommendation of Planning Commission was unanimously approved on motion of Counc Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. 9. Variance No. 204 - James C. Coffin That the request for variance to permit lots substandard in the for the subdivision proposed at the northwesterly corner of Lau Bellevue Avenues, be approved as recommended by the Planning Co, 10. Tentative Ma2, Tract No. 9506 - James C. Coffin That tentative map of Tract No. 9506, located at the northweste corner of Laurel and Bellevue Avenues , 12 lots , R-S Zone, be ap subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined i. Planning Commission minutes dated September 14, 1976, and subje the departmental study map. Following Council discussion of the connection between Variance 204 and Tract No. 9506, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, second Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to Variance No. and to tentative map of Tract No, 9506 as recommended by the Pl Commission, 11. Minor Subdivision No, 16 - Richard Hornb That the application for a minor subdivision of property locate Center Street, southeasterly of Center Crest Drive, R-E Zone, b approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as o in Planning Commission minutes dated September 14, 1976 . 0n mo Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, this recomm tion of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. Commission Review and Approval for C.U.P. No. 234 (Continued September 14, 1976, with the understanding that the approval is for the master plan as submitted, the detailed plans of the proposed Butler structure, and the mobile home for the caretaker . On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission was approved unanimously. This appeal to Variance No. 201 which was on this agenda will be held on October 5, 1976 . Minor Subdivision No. 9 - Robert Stern - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes of June 15, 1976, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Minor Subdivision No. 9 . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unani-11 mous approval was given to this minor subdivision as recommended by the department. 'ATIONS AND PETITIONS r of On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded byCouncilman Miller , Council � ess unanimously authorized waiver of business license for a "country store"!! ,se to be operated by the Zonta Club of Redlands, proceeds of which they Club plan to use solely for service projects . N r of On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller , seess Council unanimously authorized waiver of business license for the how B.I .D. downtown art show to be held on October 1 and 2, 1976. it ICATIONS Mayor DeMirjyn acknowledged receipt by Council of many telephone and written communications concerning the removal of the magnolia trees on Citrus Avenue. Councilwoman Grace announced that she planned to attend the Fall 1 General Assembly meeting of SLAG on October 7 in North Hollywood, and bly that it promised to be an interest meeting. Councilman Knudsen informed Council that on Thursday morning at G 11 :00 A.M. he will represent SAN13AG before the State Highway Commis- ii sion at a hearing concerning appropriation of highway funds for various projects, and that he will speak in behalf of Route 30. Councilman Knudsen brought a request from the Dillon Company for permission to use the Council Chambers to show films of their process for manufacturing of pre-cast concrete housing units . Councilman Miller stated that he felt hesitant about allowing meetings of a commercial nature in the chambers . Council concurred and suggested that the information be presented to a Housing Commission meeting instead. Mayor DeMirjyn presented a request for annexation to the City of Redlands for approximately 15 acres of land located on the west side adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in to i, t following roll call vote; AYES . Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller , Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSENT. None Ordinance Ordinance No. 1589, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendf No. 1589 Ordinance No. 1371 and Section 58107 of the Redlands Ordinance Weed abatement of weeds and rubbbish, was given first reading of the Abatement at the meeting of September 7 , 1976, with addition of the words each parcel" after $25 .00. Council discussed the addition of t words and decided they should be ommitted. Councilman Knudsen objected to the amount of the service charge which he feels is excessive. Ordinance No. 1589 was again given first reading of title as originally presented and laid over under the rules, wi second reading set for October 5, 1976. NEW BUSINESS After an explanation by City Treasurer O 'Donnell of the purpoSE Ordinance Ordinance No. 1592, which changes business license rates for cc No, 1592 end Code, tractors and subcontractors, Ordinance No. 1592 was given first Business reading of the title and laid over under the rules , with seconc Licenses reading set for October 5, 1976 . CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grad Agreement Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of T Community and the Armantrout Office to prepare preliminary plans and spec Center cations for the Community Center, with the Mayor and City Clem Architects authorized to sign in behalf of the City. The following recommendations for Community Development Block C funding for the FY 1977-78 program and tentative programs for E 79 and FY 1979-80 were submitted to Council by Community Develc Director Schindler : FY 1977-78 Community Center $216, 000 Housing 40, 000 Street Lighting for two northside areas 95, 000 Safety Lighting for Sylvan .Park 35, 000 Sylvan Plunge Improvements 25, 000 Ford Park Improvements 40494 TOTAL $451, 494 FY 1978-79 Northside street lights $ 50, 000 Housing Assistance 65, 000 CDBG Library Restoration 278, 494 Program Sylvan Plunge Building 50, 000 Funding Texonia Park Improvements 8 000 TOTAL $451,494 7'V 1 Q7 Q 0(A hR +-o r n1 -- -P-,- T') 1-.-+ Councilwoman Grace seconded the motion and Council unanimously voted approval of the recommendations for C.D.B.G. funding . Councilwoman Grace commended the staff and the Community Participation Advisory Committees for their work. Mr. Frank Maloney, chairman of the ABLE Committee, recommended that $35, 000 of the housing funds for 1977-78 be allotted to the repair ,g service program rather than the loan program. Mrs . Anita Dimery, Housing Commission member, asked that any matters concerning housing be referred to the Housing Commission before presentation to the Council. Council concurred. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council �nt unanimously granted a permanent flood control easement to the San �od Bernardino Flood Control District over that portion of LaSalle Street 1 within the District 's proposed Zanja Creek Channel right-of-way, with ct the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, sent, Council unanimously accepted an agreement from Anthony William Kaytor, Annie Evelyn Kaytor, and Gordon Victor Kaytor to dedicate future tion, streets in connection with Minor Subdivision No. 11, with the City Clerk authorized to sign the certificate of acceptance. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation of $2, 900 to tion the Recreation Department for Swim Club salaries . The total amount ment will be reimbursed by the Swim Club. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council unanimously approved an appropriation in the amount of $1, 350.00 for ssol: purchase of an air compressor for the City yards , On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Council, tion unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3284, a resolution of the City 3284 and Council of the City of Redlands supporting and endorsing Proposition 2, the Nejedly-Hart State, Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council tment unanimously appointed Mr. Richard Baer to a four-year term on the t Airport Advisory Board. He replaces Mr. Al Alva whose term had ry expired; Mr. Alva did not wish to be reappointed. A letter of appre- ciation to Mr . Alva will be sent over the Mayor ' s signature. tion Resolution No. 3285, a resolution of the City of Redlands amending 3285 Salary Resolution No. 3276, as it pertains to the Recreation Depart- ng ment, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, le seconded by Councilman Knudsen. n I :a i— n—n n c 4- 4-ha 1' 4 +-- ^"© Frntn Dii-1-1, 4-_v CL11U VLCILCI57 LIUIR L+LIUIIY r1U_LU_L11Y �_UILJULCILIVil LU 0WCu111t=17 LLUL11 yVt;;:y Sipe and Kayahalios Investment, Inc. to Rienks ; from Rienks to Peterson and Corwin. Mr . Mitchell informed Council that under the requirements of th Public Works Employment Act, it is necessary to officially auth the filing of an application for a grant for restoration and im ment of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, including assurances a certification that the City as applicant shall comply with the if lations , policies, guidelines, and requirements , including Offi Management and Budget Circular A-95 and Federal Management Circ 74-4 and 74-7, as they relate to the application, acceptance an of Federal funds for this federally-assisted project, and that staff member should be identified by name as the official repre tive of the applicant. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Grant Council unanimously authorized filing of an application for res Application tion and improvement of A. K. Smiley Public Library as presente Smiley Library above and appointed Mr . W. C. Schindler, Community Development tor, as official representative of the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, 8 :10 P.M. , to an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 7 : 30 P on Monday, October 4, 1976, in the School Board Room at 20 West Lugonia Avenue. Next regular meeting, October 5, 1976. ATTEST: it Ci 5we r Ma of yity /f'7.Kids if 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0