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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06071977-cc_CCv0001_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman 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 Charles Roberts, KBON Myrna Roberts, KCAL :IABSENT Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Ml- -4 4-1, 4-1-- -1 -A-- .-.-F -1 1 office of the City Clerk at 10 .00 A .M. this date: 3ateo Matich Corporation 3 st Colton, California $238, 908 . 50 I E. L. Yeager Construction Co. � Riverside, California $21-0, 650 . 25z� n, These bids were checked and studied by the Department of Public Works . At this time, it is recommended that the low, fully qualified bid of I sward E. L. Yeager Construction Co . be accepted. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, award of this bid was made 3 to the E. L. Yeager Construction Co. in the amount of $210,650 . 25 . z Bids were also opened and publicly declared on June 3, 1977, by the City Clerk for the construction of the Community Center. The following bids were reported at this time: ?i inity M R. Bracey Construxtion Co. 'r Ontario, California ' $371, 680 .00 Earl Casler Upland, California $382, 919.00 Donald, McKee and Hart Redlands, California $323, 000 .00 Inland Contractors Redlands, California $336, 592 .00 j KRW Corporation it La Habra, California $349, 472 .00 3� Pence Builders, Inc. San Bernardino, California $355, 787 .00 Senk & Anderson Construction Co. ? Fontana, California $339, 974.00 These bids are submitted at this time for information and will be j studied and approved in coordination with the County and returned. to Council with a recommendation for award at a later date . '. HEARINGS 'z Public hearing was set for this time and place on the intention of the City to vacate an easement on a portion of property adjoining West Avenue which the City has recently vacated. Mayor DeMirjyn 3 announced the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or .ution comments concerning this easement vacation. None being forthcomingfl, 3359 11 the public hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman I lion ent Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the City Council. approved Avenue Resolution No. 3359, a resolution of the City Council finding that a certain public service easementis unnecessary and ordering the vacation of said easement. This resolution was adopted by AYE votes k of all present. The public hearing on Resolution No . 3349, which was begun at th Council meeting of May 17, 1977, was tabled to this time. On mo of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Counci moved to remove this matter from the table at this time and cont the public hearing. Mayor DeMirjyn announced the meeting open a Resolution continuation of the public hearing on Resolution No. 3349, a res No . 3349 of the city of Redlands declaring intention to establish the She Sherril Lane Lane Assessment District, and called for any questions or commen Assessment District concerning this Assessment District. No comments were forthcomi Attorney Taylor asked if any protests had been filed by any of t property owners prior to this meeting. The City Clerk replied t none had been filed in her office . Mr. Taylor further explained this resolution requires that if there are any protests, they mu filed prior to the bearing on the resolution and must be made by owners of property within the district and must be in writing; b added that the Council, of course, could hear any spoken comment this time, Mr. Taylor noted that the property owners had been notified by mail, by the posting of the property, and by a meeti held with owners of the property and members of the Public Works ment . Councilman Elliott stated that public hearing had been held, tha of the property within the district had been fully notified, and objections had been received written or orally; and therefore, g for confirmation of Resolution No. 3349 which declared intention establish the Sherril Lane Assessment District, and adoption of Assessment Diagram and Notice of Assessment for delivery to the Recorder. This motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen, and adopted by AYE votes of all present. Councilman Knudsen explained to the audience that the staff had out a method of funding this sewer installation by a loan from t City Sewer Plan Replacement Fund, which he believes will obtain bid price and a great savings to the owners. He added that the Fund will be reimbursed by the 1911 Act. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Anthony R. Martinez addressed Council about a letter he had from Mayor DeMirjyn concerning the Senior Citizen Organization c Senior California of which Mr. Martinez is a member. Mr. Martinez requ Citizen the opportunity to solicit funds to aid needy senior citizens an Funds needy people. He asked that Council also recommend his project the United Fund. Mayor DeMirjyn stated that the City could not approach the Unite and that be believed that as Mr, Martinez is a member of a non-F '1L. -. LYGV_L11 _U_LALLuUl� %_1J_ C-) )_✓ U.LAI1. WiII r:?U1LGC_t-, �GI.,_LCLCAA.y-1tICAAAClyCl kJ.L L.IIt-- Chamber of Commerce, addressed council in place of Chamber president Burt Miller who is recuperating in the hospital . Mr. Limburg read a prepared statement relating to the 1977-78 City budget and reported a proposed tax-rate increase. Mr. Limburg' s report points to additiona revenues to the city resulting from increased assessed valuation and , requested a delay in the adoption of the City budget. He also referred to ten other cities in the county which were either lowering or holding the same tax rate - not raising it. Following this report, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Council discussed the matter at length with the large audience of Chamber of Commerce members and interested citizens present in the Council Chambers . After extensive discussion, Mr. Archbold, Finance Director, explained that the motion this evening would be giving appro- val only -to the non-tax-supported funds, and that further action this evening would be giving tentative approval to the tax-supported funds, subject to final information from the Assessor' s office . Mr. Archbold added that this is the procedure used annually. After further discus- sion, councilman Knudsen moved to adopt the "enterprise" (Non-tax- supported) portion of the general fund budget as presented, but speci - fically not setting the tax rate, and await information from the Assessor ' s Office as to the total assessment; secondly, to give tenta- tive approval of the tax-supported fund which will be finalized when the Council has full information from the County Assessor. Motion seconded by Councilman Elliott and adopted by the following roll call ion vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilman Miller ABSENT: Councilwoman Grace Expressing concerns were: Mr . Rich Kennedy of 329 Alvarado Street, Mr. Brad Billings of 775 West Sunset Drive, Past Chamber President Harold Walker, and Mrs . Betty Peterson. 3ION REPORTS Planning Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as consi- dered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on June 7, 1977, at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjynT City Attorney Taylor Absent: Councilmember Grace Tentative Map Tract No. 9801 - Forrest T. Munhall That the tentative map of Tract No. 9801, located 415 feet south of Brockton Avenue between Post and Church Streets , 25 lots, R-1 and R-2 zones, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments and revised map for Tract No. 9801, as contained in Planning Commis- sion minutes dated Mav 24, 1977 . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, rnat x.r c NO. 4!) /, a resoiution or 'r-ne eianning commission or adoption of Zone Change No. 181 - creating a change of zone from (Agriculture) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) Distri for 9. 5 acres of property located north of Lugania Avenue, 500 f east of Berkeley Drive, be approved . On motion of Councilman Kn seconded by Councilman Miller, approval of R.P.C. No. 457 was gi by AYE votes of all present. ordinance No. 1615, an ordinance o the City Council establishing Zone Change No- 18I was introduced given first reading of the title, and laid over under the rules public hearing set for June 21, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. 4 . Tentative Map Tract No. 8742 - Neal T. Baker That tentative map for Tract No. 8742, located on the south side Pioneer Avenue, 660 feet east of Church Street, 45 lots, R-1 Zon approved, subject to the recommendations of all departments as c in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977, and amending Recommendation No. 2 to read: Lots Nos . 9, 10, 27, 28 and 45 be inc by four feet to a width of 74 feet with a corresponding reductio one half foot each for all remaining lots . On motion of Council Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the recommendation of th Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council by the follc roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Miller, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen, as he is Project Engineer ABSENT: councilwoman Grace 5 . Tentative Map Tract No . 9678 - B .F .M. Enterprises, Inc. That tentative map for Tract No. 9678, located on the southwest of Pennsylvania Avenue and Church Street, 57 lots; R-1 Zone, be approved, in accordance with the applicant' s map subject to all departmental recommendations as contained in Planning commission dated May 24, 1977, and Planning Department ' s revision and addin Planning Recommendation No. 6 to require applicant' s engineer tc lot width module to larger corner lots with the approval of the Community Development Director Schindler stated that considerabl discussion took place on this matter at the Planning Commission meeting. He added that the circular drive resolved one of the e problems . on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilor Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopt AYE votes of all present. 6 . Tentative Map Tract No. 9818 - William R. Coleman That the tentative map for Tract No. 9818, located at the southu corner of Citrus Avenue andWabash Avenue, 20 lots, R-S Zone (pen be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977, and accordance with the study map as set forth by the Planning Depar On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, recommendation was approved, subject to the zone change of R-S 2 by AYE votes of all present . 7 . Tentative Map Tract No. 9835 - Lewis Homes of California That the tentative map for Tract No. 9835, located at the northe corner of Brockton Avenue and Judson Street, 39 lots, R-1 Zone, approved subject to all requirements of all departments as conta in Planning commission minutes dated May 24, 1977 . This recomme of the Planning Commission was adopted on motion of Councilman N seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by AYE votes of all present. 8 . Tentative Map Tract No. 9870 - Larry McDowell That the minor subdivision proposed at the southeast corner of Kansas Street and Orange Avenue, R-2 Zone (pending) , four lots, receive tentative approval subject to the tentative map, with Public Works items indicated under Section 6 of Engineering and subject to all other departmental recommendations, as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977, and with possible relief on Engineering Division Item 6A . Mr. Schindler read a letter asking dedication of an 80-foot easement to the Flood Control . Mr. John Starner, of Ludwig Engineering, replied in behalf of Scorpion Enterprises that the developer had a meeting schedulEd for June 15, 1977, to discuss the Flood Control request. Public Works Director Jack Shefchik stated that the applicant ' s pro- posal to install a 20-foot drainage easement with 8-inch berm would be satisfactory for carrying water; however, that he had concern where this alley crossed the internal street, and also that he questioned whether access could be taken by this alley. The engineer replied that a pipe will be installed as requested by the Engineering Division, and the drainage easement also. Following this discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission, and with the understandings above, was approved by AYE votes of all present. Minor Subdivision No. 33 - John and Sarah Tyler That the request that Minor Subdivision No. 33, proposed at 650 New York Street, C-M Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved by AYE votes of all present. Conditional Use Permit No. 265 - William Matteson Thatthe application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a ten-unit Planned Residential Development on 16 .65 acres located south of Crescent Avenue and 445 feet east of Crown Street, R-E Zone, receive approval of the preliminary plan, subject to the requirements of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977, and adding Planning Department recommendation No- 5 that an inventory of all existing tree growth be prepared and a report on the condition of the trees removed be made part of the application . In answer to Mr. Knudsen ' s question concerning grading, Mr. Schindler replied that there would be grading only where the pads are located, and added that requirements relating to the slope allowed are still applicable . Mr. Schindler reminded Council that the Planned Residentia] Development ordinance required a two-part application to the Planning Commission, so this will be returning to the Commission. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, tentative approval of Conditional Use Permit No . 265 was given by AYE votes of all present , Conditional Use Permit No. 266 - Jeff Eltinqe That the application for a Conditional use Permit for a 44-unit Planned Residential Development on approximately 10 acres located at the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Dearborn Street, be given prelimi.. nary approval subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 24, 1977, with the revisions required by the Planning Department to be worked out with the staff, and subsequent deletion of Planning Department requirement No. 3 . Council discussed this property at length with Larry Gunn, architect for the developer. Mr. Gunn stated that it was the developer ' s intent to save as mart/ orange trees within the development as possible and to keep the orange grove on the open space, if practical . Council onnr-ini-n fnr t-'hp iinfanr-Prl ryrn-ma and Mr aiinn z%"-rcxPa that i +- I Study No. 31 , Page 384) 2 . Minor Subdivision No . I - Howard C- and Jean Z. Thompson Time Extension That an extension of one year be approved for Minor Subdivision located on the southwest corner of Campbell Avenue and Oak Stree motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, thi recommendation of the Planning Department was approved with nota that attention of the staff be called to the "incompetent fill" the property. This motion was approved by AYE votes of all pres FINAL APPROVALS 1 . Minor Subdivision No. 8 - James W. Alexander - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated May 4, 197 having been completed, it is the recommendation that final Counc approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 8 located at the northea corner of Ford Street and Crestview Road; 2 . Minor Subdivision No . 22 - Robert P. Kling - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated February 1 having been completed, it is also the recommendation of the Plan Department that final approval be given for Minor Subdivision No located on the south side of Via Vista Drive at its intersection Juanita Lane; 3 . Minor Subdivision No . 27 - Robert P. Kling - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated April 19, having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Minor Subdivision No located at the southeast corner of Fern Avenue and San Mateo Str 4. Tract No. 9538- Universal Contractors - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in council minutes dated December 7 for Tract No. 9538 located between Colton Avenue and Brockton Av having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning ment that final approval be given this subdivision; On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, final Cou approval was given to the above developments by AYE votes of all present, recommended by the Planning Department. 5 . Tract No. 9612 - Lewis Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 4, for Tract No . 9612 having been completed, it is the recommendati the Planning Department that Council approval be given this trac on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, approval was given by AYE votes of all present, Park, Commission - Park Director MacKenzie announced a special to take place at 1 :45 P .M. on Thursday, June 9, 1977, beginning in Section A of Sylvan Park. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS The following requests for waiver of business licenses and two r for use of the Redlands Bowl. were approved on motion of Councilm t't: JAH-L�b_LUII LU Ucitz! LIIU Mf2U_Ld[LUb t5UW.L Westside Christian Church Redlands Baptist Temple ECATIONS Mayor DeMirjyn stated that he had received a communication from Mr . Mitchell stating that he would remain in the City employ through July, 1978. Mayor DeMirjyn and the Council expressed pleasure at this decision. Mr, Mitchell reported receipt of an Alcoholic Beverage License for a new on-sale beer and wine license at the Railroad Food Corporation, 1230 West Colton Avenue, SHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 3361, a resolution of the City Council of the City of .1tion Redlands approving Annexation No. 53 to the City of Redlands, pro- 3361 perty at the extension of Mariposa Drive, was adopted by AYE votes of ition all present on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman 3 Elliott. Ordinance No. 1612, an ordinance of the City of Redlands regulating the disposal of garbage and rubbish in the City of Redlands and amending the ordinance Code, was adopted, with waiver of the reading ince of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Elliott; seconded L612 ;al by Councilman Miller, by the following roll call vote : ations AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSENT: Councilwoman Grace 31NESS ition Resolution No. 3362, a resolution of the City Council declaring its 3362 intention to vacate a portion of Sunset Drive and setting the public to hearing on this vacation for June 21, 1977, was adopted by AYE votes Drive of all present, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. \NAGER Resolution No . 3360 , a resolution of the City Council establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for the City employees in .ition connection with the adoption of the City budget and rescinding other 3360 resolutions in conflict, was adopted by AYE votes of all present, on motion of Councilman Elliott; seconded by Councilman Knudsen. This ile resolution puts into effect the salary decisions made by the Council at its budget session on May 190 1977 . A lease agreement between the City and General Telephone Company for nent their mobile radio telephone equipment at the City of Redlands Sunset 11 Reservoir site to extend for a ten-year period at a rate of $305 .00 per ,innp - I gt authorization was given for the acceptance of a Grant Deed for a Grant Deed by ten foot parcel of land that has an existing water well, from Lewis Homes Lewis Homes to the City of Redlands, by AYE votes of all present This well is accepted in lieu of water stock delivery for Tracts 9326, 9349, and 7819. ;i Acceptance of a grant of easement required by the City in order 1 G Grant of operate and maintain the well conveyed by the above motion was a( Easement Lewis Homes from Lewis Homes to the City of Redlands, by AYE votes of all pr( on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Fair Mayor and City Manager were authorized to sign an agreement bet.w( Employment the City of Redlands and the Fair Employment Practice Commission Practive Commission the State of California, in connection with the complaint of Boni Kay Tone, by AYE votes of all present. Resolution Resolution No. 3363, a resolution of the City of Redlands opposii No. 3363 Assembly Bill 220 which pertains to liquified natural gas deliver Opposing within the State of California, was adopted by AYE votes of all ] AB 220 sent, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman El' There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion 8 :40 P.M. Next regular meeting, June 21, 1977 . ATTEST: + f 4 F k (' t City c Mayor' of the �itytz'o;�°,`Red],. ids ... It 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0/ 0-0 ` MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 1977, at 7;00 P .M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E . Miller, Councilman Curren R. Elliott, Councilman H. L. Archbold, Acting City Manager Robert H. Ziprick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A . Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts LoVae Pray, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Reverend Paul Keeth of the First Assembly of God C