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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02151977-cc_CCv0001.pdf -i 3 1 j` s j °i i 1 I i i 'i i of a regular meeting of the City Council., City of Redlands, held in tbefl Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 15, 1977, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M. Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert 11. Mitchell, City Manager Robert H. Ziprick, Deputy City Attorney Dpf7C'fV A MngPl AYT_ (w1 fV 01 0Yk- man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval w; given to award of the contract. to Edwards Electric, whose bid wa! $19, 300 .00, ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr . Ferry Haislip, of the Parking Committee of the Business Imprt District, introduced Board Member Larry Wormser, who brought thr+ recommendations from the B .I .D. Board. i First, that the ordinance covering overtime parking be revised, require payment of the $3.00 fine within ten days ; that after tea the amount be doubled to $6,00; and after thirty days be handled is now with a $10.00 fine through the Municipal Court. Second, that the parking time permitted on the lot at Fifth and + be reduced to two-hour parking rather than four-hour to better s, shoppers . (Mayor DeMirjyn pointed out that originally a longer was set for this parking lot to accommodate customers of beauty who need more than two hours . ) Third, that parking be immediately restored until parking and tr, can be restructured to not adversely effect established business, adjacent to red zones , Mr . Mitchell stated that the ordinance needs changing and updati. he is reviewing it. Councilwoman Grace urged that the ordinance g g better enforced as it is now written, while the staff reviews ch j Protest especially as applies to off-street parking. Councilwoman Grace I( Parking recommended that the one-hour parking on State Street be enforce. Removal Mr. Burt Miller, president of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council speaking for the Chamber ' s 425 members, and read a resol adopted this morning at a Chamber meeting, requesting immediate ation of parking, Mr. Loren Cecil of 20 grange Street, Norris Y i'. expressed great concern due to the reduction of business during past two weeks since parking has been removed, and stated that o signatures had been collected on petitions requesting reinstatem t parking. Also addressing Council with ideas and recommendations to allevi parking problem were Mr. Bill Hill, the new manager of the Harri Company, Mr . Bill Means of Maxwell-Means, Miss Nancy Wise, a stu Mr. Dick Trevino of Colonial Maple Shop, Mr . Ed Gregory of Colon Maple, Mr, David Waters , and Mr. Don Wattenbarger who urged that parking on the Orange Street side of the Mall be made available. Mitchell responded that the blacktop would be striped tomorrow. Ingrid Mack addressed Council with concern for employee parking, stressed that employees should have parking available and be tol fn nark hu i nPi r PmnI r- vpr fl in which to be in business in, in his experience, and expressed the 11 hope that. Council will solve this problem. Barbara VanderVliet, the Redlands Meter Maid, announced that there are ': presently 27 empty parking spaces in the underground garage and 8 em t ' spaces in hot 3 across Redlands Boulevard. Councilman Elliott stated that he believed the February 1, 1977 i; decision to remove parking was done in haste, with disregard for s fe economy, and added that he had urged Council to take cognizance of thel Traffic Commission' s recommendation, Councilman Elliott then moved il Ls 11that the parking be replaced on both the north and south sides ofy g n Citrus Avenue, and on the east side of Orange from Citrus to State, icement and that this be accomplished with the same expediency with which the parking was removed. He added that he would not make traffic lane I markings a part of this motion, but urged the engineers to work these out for safety. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Grace. Following discussion, Councilman Elliott clarified that included in the motion was the intent that loading zones and green and red zones ii be replaced as they existed before. Councilman Miller repeated again his concern that the five spaces on Orange Street are truly hazardous, and he feels that these parking spaces are a danger to life and limb. He pointed out that the City' s total liability insurance cost has gone from $42, 000 in 1974 to $294, 000 at this time. I' The motion to restore parking was adopted by the following roll call i vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Grace, Elliott' NOES : None j ABSTAIN: Councilman Miller and Mayor DeMirjyn j Mrs . Patton addressed Council at some length regarding the parking 3 just discussed, and other City-oriented matters . I3 BION RECOMMENDATIONS j Planning Commission - Council action on Planning Commission recommen- dations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on February 15, 1977, at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayors DeMirjyn; City Attorney Taylor f, 1. Tentative Map Tract No. 8275 - William and 0°une bane That the tentative map of Tract No. 8275, located at the southeast corner of Church Street and Pioneer Avenue, 25 lots, R-1 Zone, be approved subject to recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated February 8, 1977. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission was adopted by AYE votes of all present, with waiver of the Engineering Requirement No. 11 to construct approximately 400 feet of large diameter concrete pipe in Church Street between Hartzell Avenue and Pioneer Avenue. This W1-4i AIPr WA rrrAn°f-nr1 hs=�r-aircn t^1-it-riz i s nn rlra� nAnin i ni-°i- ,)1 1 ea#^i nn :.aT-inNIrz nr All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 1976 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Manor Subdivis No. 16. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded. by Councilma: Knudsen, unanimous final approval was given to Minor Subdivisioi No. 16. 4. Tract No. 9485 - Wilson Homes - Final Apprqyal All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 1976 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for 'Tract No, On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen unanimous Council approval was given to the recommendation of t" Planning Department. 5 . "Tract No. 9488 - Peter Hubinger - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 1 having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be granted for "Tract No. 9488. � motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, u: mous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. ?i 6. Tract No. 9502 - C-Y Develo meat Company - Final A2proval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 2 for 'Tract No. 9502 having been completed, it is the recommendat the Planning Department that final approval be granted for this division. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Council; Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Department was app. by the City Council. 7. 'Tract No. 9349 - Lewis Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December i' in connection with Tract No. 7819, of which this tract is a por having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plan: Department that final approval be given for Tract No. 9349. On of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimou approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Depar ADDENDA• 1. Mr. Schindler announced that there are now 955 active single fa lot developments in process within the City. He stated that he i keep the Council informed. 2 . Mr. Schindler brought a request from G. R. Rees for removal of property at 1345 East L,ugonia Avenue, approximately 19. 5 acres, the Agricultural Preserve. Following brief discussion, on moti, Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this request referred to the Planning Commission for a report. 3. Mr, Schindler brought a request from :Beall and Associates for p mission to install a 20 by 50 or 24 by 60 foot trailer for offi at 1309 Brookside Avenue, pending the enlargement of their offi space. This is in a C-1 Zone, however Mr. Schindler recommends the setback be 25 feet. Following discussion, on motion of Cou: man Miller , seconded by Councilman Elliott, permission for this was granted for one year, subject to conformity with all buildi: fire regulations of the City. Approval was given by four AYE v with Councilman Knudsen abstaining. COUNCIL, DISCUSSION: 1. Councilwoman Grace brought to Council attention the problem of Mr. Mitchell has had an offer by Coldwell, Banker & Co. that this space might be used by a civic group or groups until the property is occupied. Council concurred that this was desirable and encouraged Mr . Mitchell to pursue this problem. 2. Councilman Knudsen clarified his statement in the February 1, 1977 minutes, which people misunderstood, stating that his request to reduc4l` the P.R.D. Ordinance slope requirements to "2 to 1" was not intended to increase the building density, but rather to make more usable land available to the residents within the P.R.D. Mr . Knudsen also re- stated his feelings about the requirement for an architect within the P.R.D. Ordinance. Mr. Schindler restated the fact that there is a Registered Building Designer available. 3. Mr. Knudsen brought to Council attention a problem in the last portionfl of development within Smiley Heights concerning drainage channels . He questioned whether the City might be able to require the cleaning of the drainage channels as the City already requires weed abatement, III with the possibility of the City doing the work and putting the charged on the tax bill . Council discussed this briefly and mentioned the nuisance ordinance. Mr . Taylor was not present at this time. The staff was requested to look into the problem. Park Commission - Councilwoman Grace announced that the Park Commission! d will meet this Thursday in the Conference Room to discuss Prospect Park and the rebuilding of Ford Park. Housinq Commission - On Thursday, February 3, 1977, the newly formed N Housing Commission drew lots for terms and elected Reverend Bob Wallac as chairman. They discussed Block Grants and Section 8 housing. Public Works Commission - The Public Works Commission received the Montgomery Study which has been supplemented by the staff. fl Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - The Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission met and elected Russell Wilmot as chairman, and discussed future plans . UIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Scout Fair unanimous approval was given to the request of the Girl Scouts for usell - of the Fifth and State Streets park for the Girl Scout Annual Mini- Fair from 9:30 A.M. to 1 :00 P.M. on March 12, 1977 . :CATIONS Councilwoman Grace announced that the SLAG program and agenda for the March 9-11, 1977 meeting in Pasadena looks very interesting, and that she will put a copy in the "Read File" . Mayor DeMirjyn read a letter from John Crotinger, Jr. commending the Police on apprehending a burglar at the Packing House Antique Mart on January 31, 1977 . fl Mayor DeMixjyn announced an emergency request for housing for students ,, I by the California Band Director ' s Association. They request people to ;l 11 open their homes this weekend for the All-State High School Honor Ii 't ordinance No. 1602, an ordinance of the City of Redlands a endii ordinance Ordinance No. 1418 which established rules and regulations for 1 I No. 1602 mbulace granting of franchises for operation of emergency vehicles, was Franchise first reading of the title with second reading set for March 1, CITY MANAGER A Mutual aid agreement between the City of Redlands and the CitE San Bernardino establishing reciprocal mutual aid in the event < Mutual Aid natural disaster or other emergency to provide assistance neces., Agreement maintain water system operation within each agency, was unanimoi approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Bid. Call On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Heated City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for a heated oi: Coil Sprayer sprayer for the street department. This is a budgeted item. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Claim claim for vehicle accident was rejected in routine manner and r( to the City' s insurance carrier . Appointment The City Clerk announced that Miss Lorrie Poyzer has been appoii Deputy Deputy City Clerk effective this date. Council congratulated M: City Clerk. Poyzer and welcomed Mike Murphy to the meeting. Mike replaces ] Sheeran who received good wishes for his future assignment. i Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on moti< 8 .25 P.M. i Next regular meeting, March 1, 1977 ., ATTEST: 2 l r a C erMayor Wo y h .1C 6dl ds .. w ;, 0-0-01"0-0—o e