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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05171977-cc_CCv0001.pdf 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 H. Mitchell, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend David Fong, Youth Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1977 were approved as submitted. The following bids were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. this date for the construction of Ford Street between Citrus Avenue and Palm Avenue: Street Fontana Paving, Inc. truc- Fontana, California $42 , 357. 20 Matich Corporation Colton, California $49, 704. 00 E. L. Yeager Construction Co. , Inc. Riverside, California $43,419.00 After study by the Department of Public Works , it is recommended that d award be made to Fontana Paving, Inc. in the amount of $42, 357. 20. Cin motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, award of the construction of Ford Street was made to Fontana Paving, Inc. as the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $42, 357. 20 . Bids were also opened and publicly declared at 10 :00 A.M. this date on the slurry sealing for Colton Avenue and for Grove Street: Roy Allan Laguna Niguel, California $ 6,488. 70 Chamber-Mix Concrete, Inc. Stanton, California $ 6, 614. 45 Flex Paving & Engineering, Inc. Tustin, California $ 7, 490. 00 Ted R. Jenkins Co. Long Beach, California $ 8, 576. 15 At this time it is the recommendation of the Street Division that d award be made to Roy Allan of Laguna Niguel, as the lowest qualified ry bidder, in the amount of $6,488. 70. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval was given to award of the bid to Roy Allan in the amount of $6, 488. 70. NOES . None ABSENT: Nene Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place can O: No. 1611, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing "ion( Ordinance Change No. 178, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) Distric] No. 161 _ R- (Suburban Residential) District for 8. 14 acres of property : Zone Change on the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Wabash Street., Ma= No. 178 DeMirjyn again opened the meeting as a public hearing for any cc or questions concerning this change of zone. None being forthc( the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1611 wK adopted on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, by following roll call vote: I AYES .- Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None SENT: None Resolution No. 3355, a resolution of the City of Redlands findir Resol.ut .can portions of Kendall Street are unnecessary for present or prospc No. 335 Vacation of street purposes, and ordering vacation of said portion of a stre Kendall St. was advertised for public hearing at this time and place. Mayo] (Neat DeMirjyn again opened the meeting as a public hearing for this Adopted) vacation. No questions or comments being forthcoming, the publ: hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, street vacation was tabled for further study; hence, Resolution 3355 was not adopted by the City Council. il Resolution No. 3349, adopted on April 19, 1977, set this time ai place for the public hearing on the Sherril Lane Assessment Disi a district established for the installation of sewers in accords Resolution with the 1911 Act. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the Council meeting No, 3349 open as a public hearing for consideration of this assessment d: Sherril City Attorney Taylor asked if any protests to this assessment d: L ane had been failed in the office of the City Clerk.. None had been : Assessment District City Attorney Taylor then advised Council that the proper action is to adopt the assessment district, order, the engineering and work, and calling for bids on the installation of this sewer, P Taylor repeated that notices were given and advertising done ac( to the law and that no protests had been filed. He added that k could be received and at that time costs would be finalized, an( the Council and the residents on Sherril Lane would have an oppc to decide, City Manager Mitchell pointed out that the staffing for specifi( oy c::ouncrl.man xnuasen, the pun ic nearing was not closed and the matte was tabled for further study, with reconsideration by the Council scheduled for ,lune 7, 1977. A request for reconsideration of the Council action upholding an appeal for denial of planning Commission approval of Variance No. 210 for Minor Subdivision No. 23 was scheduled for this time and place. Mr. Robert Wagner addressed Council and restated his reasons for requestin reconsideration of this matter. These were: that Council had not. asidera- taken action on Variance No. 210 for Minor Subdivision No. 23 as recommended by the planning Commission; that the owners were not pro- 3..nce No. vided the same rights as were available to adjacent property; and that the five foot variation in a front property line is a small matter, inasmuch as this is not a transition area between zones . Mr . Wagner pointed out that his property is 300 feet from the zone change area.. Mr . Robert Treacy then addressed Council at length, speaking to sections of the Redlands Ordinance Code and the State Code on zoning. He discussed the zoning practices of Loma Linda, Colton, and other nearby cities . Addressing Council in favor of upholding the appeal were Dr . I . H. Crittenden, 560 Terracina, Mr . Lee Hawkins , 1521 West Cypress , Mrs . Ogden, Kay Wood, 1540 West Cypress, and Mrs . Atkinson. Speaking in behalf of Variance No. 210 were Mrs , Bill Gregory, 480 Terracina, Mrs . Lula Ponte of 511 Terracina, and Mr . Lloyd Ponte. Als speaking was Linda Nimmo of 317 South Eureka and Harold Pringle of 519 West palm. City Attorney Taylor clarified that this Council hearing was not a new appeal, but a reconsideration of the appeal that had been filed previ- ously. Following this discussion, the public hearing was declared closed, and on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the motion to uphold the appeal and deny Variance No. 210 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilembers Miller, Knudsen, Elliott NOES : Councilwoman Grace; Mayor DeMir jyn ALAS ENT: None This decision was based on the grounds that the four criteria necessar for the granting of a variance were not present : 1 . Undue hardship to applicant; 2 . Denial of rights awarded to others ; 3. Not a granting of special privilege; 4 . Does not violate the general plan. Mr. Wagner thanked Council for its reconsideration of this matter. �'TITIONS FROM THE FLOOR aations as consiaerea ray the city uouncii at a regular mV- :Liziy is held on May 17, 1977, at 3 .00 P.M. Present . Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorney Taylor 1 . Precise Street Plan No. 18 - Sunn side Avenue Planning Commission consideration of a specific street plan for realignment of Sunnyside Avenue between Fern and Cypress AvenueE tabled by the Planning Commission indefinitely. The Council diM this item. Mr. Schindler stated that the Public Works Departmer make some effort to lower the crown of the street, which will hE drainage somewhat. Following other discussion, Council concurrE the Planning Commission action to table. . Minor Subdivision No. 29 - Nelson B. Reames That an application for a minor subdivision proposed. at 2 Summit Avenue, R-F Zone, be approved; and with respect to Bow "A" , no c be made in the right-of-way or full improvement except that a cL provided along its line and deleting Requirement No. 6 of EnginE Division recommendations and adopting all other recommendations contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 10, 1977 . Fc brief discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by C man Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was E by the City Council. 3 . R.P.C. No. 455 - Zone Change No. 179 - Kenneth Shaddox That R.P.C. No, 455, a resolution of the Planning Commission foi adoption of Zone Change No. 179 creating a change of zone from 7 (Agriculture) District to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) Dist for 9. 1 acres of property located on the southeast corner of Kar Street and Orange Avenue, be approved. On motion of CouncilwomE Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R. P.C. No. 455 was approt the City Council. Ordinance No. 1613, an ordinance of the City Council to establish Zone Change No. 179 was introduced and laic tinder the rules with public hearing set for 0`une 7, 1977, at 7 .0 4. "T'-entative Map Tract No. 9776 - Raymond C. Mills Planning Commission action on the above tract was to table this tentative map until such time as it could be .re-advertised for 'hearing and placed on the agenda for June 14, 1977. Council cor in this action. 5. Tentative Map Tract No. 9777 - Ra mond C. Mills That the tentative map for Tract No. 9777, located on the south( corner of Lakeside and Olive Avenues , 27 lots , R-S Zone, be apps in accordance with the departmental map and subject to the recon tions of all departments as contained in Planning Commission mir dated May 10, 1977 . On the recommendation of Mr. Schindler and motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, thJ matter was returned to the Planning Commission. 6. Tentative Map Tract Nes. 9840 - Lewis Domes of California That the tentative map of Tract No. 9840, located on the south Magnolia Avenue between Bellevue and Lakeside Avenues , 41 lots, Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departmE contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 10, 1977 , ane accordance with the changes shown on the map. On motion of Cour woman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission. 7. Minor Subdivision No. 30 - Esther B. Paq�t That application for a Minor Subdivision No. 30 proposed at 617 East 11 Mariposa Drive, R-A Zone, be approved subject to all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated May 10 1977, and in accordance with the lot line adjustment as stated on the map. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous Council approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission. 8. Tract No. 9645 - Rune Johansson - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 4, 1977, having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9645. On motion of , Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous final approval was given for Tract No. 9645. 9. Tract No. 9607 - Russ Wilbar - Final A royal All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 21, 197 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Tract No, 9607. On motion ' of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous appro- val was given to Tract No. 9607. 10 . Appeal for Reversal of Council Decision - Minor Subdivision No. 26 W. H. Merritt City Manager Mitchell presented a request from Drs . Merritt and Critte den to be relieved from the requirements of street improvements on their lot. The applicants state that these requirements are not appro priate to the neighborhood at this time nor in keeping with the desire , of the applicants . Mr. Mitchell pointed out that at the time Sunset Drive would be developed, it would be a major undertaking and would be funded by Gas Tax or other funds . He recommended Council reversal., of its decision of April 5, 1977, requiring improvements, but that the dedication be required. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman ' Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council moved to accept the staff recommendations unanimously. 11 . Minor Subdivision No. 19 - Virginia Hart _JQjADSe Hill) on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous Council approval was given the applicant 's request to be permitted to save the rock curbing in connection with this minor sub- division and not construct curbs and gutters as required in approval of Minor Subdivision No. 19, Parcel Map No. 3446. 12 . Appeal to Planning Commission Denial of Variance No. 212 - Bob Steisel for American Sign and Indicator C2Ep. On April 28, 1977, Mr . Bob Steisel filed an appeal with the City Clerk stating that the denial of Variance No. 212 "violates the first amend- ment of the constitution as decided by the Supreme Court. " At this time Council considered this request for a variance to permit informational messages on the temperature and time sign located on Provident Savings & Loan property at the corner of Citrus Avenue and Sixth Street. Mr . Steisel stated that Council cannot deny his firm the opportunity to place messages on this existing sign. In the ensuing discussion, Councilwoman Grace stated that the sign is identifiable at present and represents Provident Federal Savings and Loan, but further information would cause a hazardous distraction at 4..LWC::, L'A..L . 0l.:LLlL1kAL41 &J_ AdL.G4A €.L L�V,L.".,Lt,..!At L.4„+ L_lA— f,Lu.k..c... ttt"e W1A.L.\ 13. completed and ready for recordation. In this proposed map, the developer offered to put a cul-de-sac at Olive Avenue to limit tl traffic through the development and the Dale Lane area.. Mr . Dennis Thomas , 36 Brookdale Drive, spoke again and presented original points . He also brought a sketch which he presented to Council . Mrs . Johnny Guest, 24 Dale Lane, and Mrs . Tan Riper, 3" Brookdale Drive, repeated the original request that the developme the south of them not be connected with their area, Following vt lengthy discussion between the people present in the audience an( Council, Dr . Miller moved to approve back-to-back cul-de-sacs re< ded by the staff and to have the name of Dale Lane changed to Naz Street as it enters into Olive Avenue. Motion was seconded by C< man Knudsen and carried unanimously. Mrs . Ruth Patton asked if cul-de-sacs allowed developers increas( within a tract. Mr. Knudsen replied, "No. ` Mr. Mitchell pointe( that in the future refuse vehicles and other large vehicles may 1 problems turning within cul-de-sacs . In this discussion which ez Council. concluded that the above motion must be amended. Counci' Knudsen moved to amend the original motion to state that cul-de-: approved may be contained within the rights-of-way approved for 1 original development. Motion amending original motion was recon( Councilman Miller and unanimously approved. Community Development Director Schindler explained to the Counci: public hearing notices are required by law to be published in th( paper and that the City has been notifying residents within 300 but that this policy may be changed in the future. i There being no further business, the Council adjourned to 7 :00 P, Councilman Knudsen recommended that the Traffic Commission consi.c Traffic changing the unlimited parking allowed on the north side of Oliv( Avenue between Citrus and the alley south of Citrus (across from Myrtle Street entrance to Olive) . Councilman Knudsen added that hour parking exists now on the south side of Citrus . Mayor DeMiz again mentioned the "no parking" problem under the overpass at Fc Street. This will be referred to Sergeant Alexander . Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported on remarkabl( i savings of power brought about by the new lighting at the Communm B allfield. He states that a 65 to 71%3 saving has been realized, extended the Commission ' s thanks to the Council for making Revent Sharing funds available for the installation of the lights . APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, of the requirement of a business license for the Pancake BreakfaE the Kiwanis Club was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Miller brought a request from Richmond - Division of I Inc. asking Council help to maintain railroad service to their f< Richmond in the event that the Santa Fe Railroad and Southern Pacific Lin( Request j abandon service. Council discussed this at length. Councilman I Councilwoman Grace was given permission to be absent from the next two Council meetings . Council briefly discussed the proposed joint use of Norton Air Force Base. 31NESS Lution Resolution No. 3354, a resolution of the City Council authorizing the 3354 investment of City monies in local agency investment funds was unani- Lty 3tment mously approved on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Council- �s woman Grace. Lution Resolution No. 3356, a resolution of the City Council designating the 3356 County Department of Environmental Health as the solid waste enforce- I Waste ment agency, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilwoman Grace, fcement seconded by Councilman Knudsen, after a comprehensive explanation by Mr . Harold Moore. iance Ordinance No. 1612, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which amends 1612 the ordinance code and establishes the rules and regulations concern- )sal ing disposal of garbage and rubbish in the City, was given first read- -ations ing of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading set for the Council meeting of June 7, 1977. ONAGER iay on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the I department of public works was authorized to submit a "highway needs 7 study" , called the 2156 Study, to the California Department of Trans- portation. an "B" Transfer of Contract with Option "B" Water Agreement in the names of Needham, Ramirez and King, was approved on motion of Councilman ,act Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. .Y Council acknowledged receipt of the semi-annual report of the Environ- :h 't mental Health Service provided to the City of Redlands by the County. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, Funds approval was given for an additional $5, 000 from the Park Acquisition Park Fund to the Park Fund for improvements in the reservoir area at Ford Park. The quitclaim for easements on West Avenue, which was approved by the Lution City Council on April 19, 1977, was not satisfactory to the developer. 3357 ient Resolution No. 3357, a resolution declaring the City' s intention to --ion vacate these easements , and setting the public hearing on this vacation for June 7, 1977, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, a new Citv oolicv adopting high-pressure sodium vapor lighting in all new &TI MciL„V.0 Street of San Mateo Street between Magnolia and Fern Avenue, Claim On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Slamer claim by Mark Slamer was denied in routine fashion and referred City' s insurance carriers . i On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 3.358, a resolution of the City Council authorizii Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) to allocal Resolution SB 325 roads and highways funds for the City of Redlands, and w- No. 3358 addition to the motion that permission for the Public Works Dep< SLAG to submit Article 8 Claim for Street Work to SLAG, and with assi Allocate by the City Manager that the figures contained in this resolutic Funds to Omnitrans be checked, was adopted by the following roll call. vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott NOES : Mayor DeMirjyn ABSENT: None CLalvert. Council briefly discussed the problem of the culvert at Olive A� Olive andand Eureka Street and considered possible one-way streets. The Eureka was referred to the "traffic Commission, Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee, `here being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motic 9:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, June 7, 1977 . ATTEST: ✓y a P r x. ....r -e rr , v.,a. F ✓ Cr erk Mayor o/f tbe� rte �`°f R t�ds j Rx F R ,!! 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 F. sf t