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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02011977-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel the Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Feb 1977, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M. 1PRESENT Charles G. DeMiyjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Bill Byunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Russ Van Arsdale, KCAL ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed invocation by Reverend Joseph Trong of Sacred Heart Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1977 were app with the following addition and clarification by Councilman Knu relating to the adoption of Resolution No. 3318 (page 4, top) : would like to move adoption of Resolution No. 3318. However as part of the motion I would like to include that we are doing th protect the rights of the City of Redlands should these propert annexed and not because we are disapproving the preserve in the area. " BIDS The following bids for installation of lighting system at the F Community Field were opened and publicly declared in the office City Clerk on January 27, 1977. E & L Electric Lighting Calimesa, California 92320 $24, 684 .00 System Edwards Electric Community Arcadia, California 91006 $19, 300. 00 Ball Field Held Electric, Inc. South Gate, California 90280 $24,449.00 Paige Electric Company San Bernardino, California 92408 $24, 500 .00 Rudin Electric Company Riverside, California 92507 $25, 997.00 Smith Electric Supply LALIVII 1977, set this time and place for public hearing on vacation of a - 3320 ing portion of Smiley Heights Drive. Mayor DeMirjyn opened the meeting as a public hearing for this street vacation and for any questions or comments concerning it. No comments being forthcoming, the public is hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3320, a resolution of the City of Redlands finding that a portion of the street is unneces- sary for present or prospective street purposes, and ordering the vacation of said portion, was unanimously adopted on motion of Coun- cilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, rITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr . Robert P . Kling of 30822 Alta Mira Drive, received Council approval for Minor Subdivision No. 22 this afternoon. At this time, he came before the Council to ask waiver of the engineering require- ment for the installation of a closed storm drain. Public Works Director Shefchik explained that this is a standard requirement in accordance with ordinance No. 1356. Council discussed this matter at length and reviewed the requirements of the Brodie Report which sets up ideal standards for storm drainage management in the City. Mr . Mitchell explained the purpose of the Brodie Report and described the disadvantage of the installation of this particular storm drain at this time. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council moved to relieve Mr. Kling of the requirement for the installation of a 51-inch storm drain because there is no similar pipe below or above his property, and there is no advantage for installation at this time. LON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission - Council action on Planning Commission recommen- dations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on February 1, 1977, at 3 :00 P.M. Present : Covncilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace# Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorney Taylor 1. Tentative Map Tract No. 9612 - Lewis Homes of California That the tentative map of Tract No. 9612, located on property bounded by Brookside Avenue, Terracina Boulevard, and olive Avenue, 84 lots , R-S Zone, be approved subject to all the departmental recommendations as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 25, 1977 , and subject to approval of hydrological studies, prior to the final approval of the tract by the City Council . Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission. 2. Tentative Map Tract No. 9689 - W. J. E. Corporation That the tentative map of Tract No. 9689, located on the north side of Cypress Avenue, 92 feet west of Lakeside extension, 23 lots , R-S Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 25, 1977, and deleting the word "recommend" from Planning Department requirement number 4, making it a mandatory requirement. Council discussed this A Cz I?i=I n MM 0"i- a4- 1 f=m rl+-+I Or�iin,-i lxor-NmAn r-mr;4,-a rnnr-prn fr-ir -41- 1 {tel:: --V- "1 -". -IU-11l_r 1ltLtt L'" . 1-,11IXIJ , Council discussed the feasibility of these various easements, al noting the Court decision of 1954, recommended that Mr . Cleaver the easement recommended by the Court. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Council approved minor Subdivision No. 22 as recommended by the Planning Commission an( according to the plan presented here and with the added hope the fifteen foot access allotted in Judgement No . 77112 might be re: by mutual agreement of the two property owners, Mr . Cleaver and Kling, to the southerly border of Mr . Kling ' s property. This m( carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyi NOES : Councilman Miller , as he felt there were possible unr( problems . ABSENT: None 4 . Commission Review and Approval No. 350 - Griswold ' s Smorgasbord Council noted the denial, by the Planning Commission of this regi an individual sign at the Griswold development, and as no appea' been filed, took no action. 5 . Minor Subdivision No. 17 - William E. Cunningham - Final Approv All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 5, having been fulfilled, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given to Minor Subdivision No On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given to Minor Subdivision No. 17. 6. Tract No. 9439 - W. J. E. Corporation - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 1976 for Tract No. 9439 having been completed, it is the recomm( of the Planning Department that final approval be given to this subject to adoption of the resolution ordering the vacation of street which is on the agenda for Council consideration this ev( On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous final approval was given to Tract No. 9439 subject to vacation of a portion of Smiley Heights Drive. Councilman Knudsen brought to Council ' s attention a recommendat: the P.R.D. Ordinance slope requirement be changed from 113 to 1" "2 to 1" ; and that the requirement that an "architect and either registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor" be require( the preliminary plan be changed to read "architect and/or Civil Engineer" . Mr. Schindler stated that there are Registered Builc Designers available and this term might be used in place of arcl in the ordinance. Mr . Schindler also spoke to the change in grz stated that the Planning Commission had allowed variances to th: requirement when necessary and recommended that the more stringE requirement be retained. Following brief discussion, Councilmal Knudsen asked that -the matter be studied. Traffic Commission - Resolution No. 3322, a resolution establisl Resolution traffic regulations pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordir No. 3322 Loading Code, and extending the passenger loading zone on San Mateo Str( Zone Smiley School, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman I seconded by Councilwoman Grace. unanimous approval was given to the request by the YWCA for waiver of Redlands Bowl fees for their annual dance recital to be held on June 11, 1977. The YWCA will provide security officers and their own clean-up crew. HED BUSINESS Mayor DeMirjyn brought to Council attention a request regarding the Agent of Record for the City' s Aetna employee insurance coverage. Mrs . Grace explained that at the time appointment was made in August, 1976, she had voted in favor of the appointment of a Redlands person because she felt a Redlands man should have the opportunity to work yee within the City. She added that she has since learned that Aetna ance does not require an agent of record and the City does not need an agent of record . She then moved to rescind the appointment of Mi . Kenneth Lewis . The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller. In the discussion which followed, Mayor DeMirjyn stated that he had checked with Mike Scott of the League of California Cities who assured him that it is in the best interest of the City not to have an agent if it is not required and that considerable funds will be saved by the City in this manner . Mr. Scott further explained that an agent is only needed when the insurance company requires it. Mayor DeMirjyn added that this will accrue funds to defer the increasing rise in insurance costs . Councilman Elliott stated that this matter had been discussed previ- ously in personnel sessions, and he had cautioned the Council not to move hastily. He added that he felt Mr. Lewis should be given the opportunity to appear before the Council . Councilwoman Grace stated that she understood he had been asked to come before the Council. Councilman Elliott then moved to table this matter. Mayor DeMirjyn handed the gavel to Mr. Knudsen who asked if there was a second to the motion. There was none. This motion to table died for lack of a second. Vice Mayor Knudsen then called for vote on the original motion to rescind the appointment of an Agent of Record for the City insurance policy. The motion carried. INESS On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, ance Resolution No . 3321, a resolution of the City Council awarding an hise ambulance franchise within the City of Redlands , was tabled for 60 days for study by the Attorney' s staff. The recent sale of land by the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and the stock split which was executed by Bear Valley, requires the amend- ation ment of the resolution of the City Council setting the prices the City 3324 Stock will pay for certain water stocks . on motion of Councilman Knudsen, -o__-A-A I-,, r _,,--4 1,.,__-- f----- I I---I__I I- ---,-..,.-1 --- -4 ­_ 4-.. 3€ Professional Fire Fighters Union Local No, 1354 I..A.F.F, were u mously adopted. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen Funds unanimous approval was given to the appropriation of $500.00 fr r Recreation operating reserve of the Recreation Fund to the Adult Sports Sa .Department i account, Councilman Knudsen pointed out that such transfers ar frequently within the Recreation budget, Easement On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen Homes by unanimous approval was given to the acceptance of an easement t Dosed, Inc. City from Homes by Dosed, Inc. for the installation of fire hyd and street lights in connection with Minor Subdivision No. 19. i On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen unanimous approval was given for the construction of Ford Stree Ford Street between Palm Avenue and Citrus Avenue, according to the commitm Construction Council had previously given to the local residents on Palm Ave and Morrison Drive in connection with the construction of Ford between Highland and Palm Avenues . This will be a Gas Tax prof Resolution No. 3323, a resolution of the City Council adopting Resolution and procedures for the evaluation of projects and the preparati No. 3323 Environmental Impact Reports for all projects pursuant to the PIR Procedures California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, was a by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Grace, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES .. Councilmember Knudsen, because he believes the proced is a waste of funds . ABSENT: None i On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Hidden .-knanimous approval was given to the request by the administrato Valley Ranch Hidden Valley Ranch for permission to utilize a portable unit c Classroom room for a period of one year . It was pointed out that this wi according to building regulations and fire protection standards Authorization to purchase necessary right-of-way for the wideni Right-of-way Church Street on the east side of Church Street between the Ame Purchase Legion Post No. 650 and San Bernardino Avenue, was unanimously Church St. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, requested by the Department of Public Works , This is a budgete Tax project in the amount of $1,400.00 , Councilwoman Grace moved that approval be given to the request 7 the Park Commission that funds be made available to start recon Ford Parr tion of irrigation and turf and tree planting in Ford Park in t amount of $4, 000,00. She explained that additional tables and ground equipment will also be needed to bring the park back to consideration. Councilman Knudsen stated that, the time has come for the Council to i, face up to the dangerous situation created by the completion of Citrusl Avenue west of Orange Street. He added that there have been man, near ng accidents at this intersection. f ra . tj is and Councilman Knudsen moved to authorize the Public Works Department to le remove parking between Orange and 5th Streets in order to properly ;I channel the traffic into and out of the rebuilt Citrus Avenue; to also }, <3 remove parking from the east side of grange Street between Citrus and the alley; also to remove the first parking place south of Citrus on Cajon on the west side of Cajon Street. This motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and discussed at length. Councilman Elliott asked Council to consider an alternate plan of one way traffic easebound on Citrus and westbound on State Street, and permitting some parking to remain. Mr . Elliott stated that there are ;a businesses which will have no delivery to their shops if all parking is removed. He stated that there must be some other arrangement, and again encouraged consideration of one-way traffic. Following further j discussion, the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote : j AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Mayor .DeMir.jyn NOES : Councilmembers Grace and Elliott ABSENT: None Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. i There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 8 :05 P.M. ii Next regular meeting, February 15, 1977 . .z le • r w � r k Mayos "of e C ty of ' 6dlds,r y, roti ' ,] anP i i l I! i; 4'. G