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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09061977-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held i Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on September at 7 :00 P.M. Planninq Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. ber-End No5t-1 uracu, Uouncilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Robert H. Ziprick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the in- vocation by Reverend Ruth Wilkerson of the Church of Religious Science. Mayor DeMirjyn read a proclamation honoring the United States Air Force Reserves and declaring September as Air Force Reserve Month. Two reserve members present in the Chambers accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1977, were approved as submitted. The following bids for Ford Park Tennis Court surfacing and fencing were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk on September 2, 1977: Surfacing: Baseline Construction Corp. Phase I $ 5, 300 Pasadena, California Phase 11 1, 400 Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. Phase I $ 6, 250 Santa Monica, California Phase 11 1, 500 Fencing : Alcorn Fence Company Phase 1 $10, 661 Sun Valley, California Phase 11 4, 314 Harris Fence Company Phase 1 $12, 996 Riverside, California Phase 11 4, 165 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Recreation Department that award be made for the fencing of the Ford Park Tennis Courts to the Alcorn Fence Company of Sun Valley, California, in the amount of: Phase I $10, 661. 00, Phase 11 $4, 314. 00, And, it is the recommendation of the Recreation Department that award for surfacing of the Ford Park Tennis Courts be made to Baseline Construction Company of Pasadena, California in the amount of: Phase 1 $5, 300.00, Phase II $1, 400 .00 , on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, these con- tracts were awarded as recommended by AYE votes of all present. The following bids for one (1) 3, 000 p. s . i. 6 gallons per minute Power Washer and Water Heater were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date ; bell Manufacturing Company $6, 950 . 01 Gardena, California 20 days delivery Indisco Incorporated $7 . 250. 00 Upland, California 120 days delivery Littlefield, Inc. $7, 970. 14 La Habra, California 15 days delivery m1, 1-,i A =-v p r a f jz,r-r A ri -i-r-% i-1-i a n III c r-,r-N c A I nszriiri-mi-n-f- fnr AnA ri-rnmmimnrl- and the ditches be covered as required by ordinance. Motion seconc Councilman Knudsen. Mr. John Foy, real estate broker and developer, spoke briefly stati he too was developing a property which had as much or more drainage covered. He explained that it is a necessary requirement because c safety problem and the possible legal involvement of the developer matters were not handled according to ordinance requirements . The then carried by AYE votes of all present. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Counc a regular meeting thereof held on September 6, 1977, at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Grace, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorr Taylor Absent : Councilmember Miller 1 . Application for Amendment of Agricultural Preserve Boundary for As: Parcel Nos . 168-111-9 and 168-111-11 Mr . Schindler reported that Parcel No. 9 abuts an existing mobile T park to the south which is zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential) ar applicant is the legal owner . This parcel meets minimum criteria f moval from the Agricultural Preserve boundary outlined in Resolutic 3376. Mr . Schindler stated that the applicant indicated his intent request a zone change to R-1 (Single Family Residential) and submit tative tract application. Mr . Schindler explained that although tr erty is eligible for removal from the Preserve, it does not imply E bility for rezoning. He stated that these parcels would drain into cultural properties and sewer development in this area may pose a& difficulties in the near future. Parcel No. 11 abuts R-1 zoning tc south, but does not abut existing development or proposed developm� final approval; hence, Parcel 11 is not eligible for removal from t serve. It will meet eligibility criteria when Tentative Map No. 9E ceives final approval. Agricul- Mr . Schindler added that removal of either parcel from the Preserv( Lural not be considered as assurance of future rezoning to residential. F Preserve identified potential adverse envioronmental impacts associated wits Boundary than agricultural uses . In this discussion which followed, Councilman Knudsen stated that parcels in removal from the Agricultural Preserve saves the City t_ funds . Councilwoman Grace stated that several parcels would become eligib] removal when Tentative Tract No. 9820 received final approval, and she saw no reason for this particular parcel, No. 11, to be made al tion. Mayor DeMirjyn asked if those parcels could be removed pending the went. Councilman Knudsen stated that is not done until zoning is 1 into consideration and should not be considered at this time. Fol" further discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Cc man Elliott, Council authorization was given for removal of Parcel 168-111-9 and 168-111--11 from the Agricultural Preserve by the fol" roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : Councilwoman Grace ABSENT: Councilmember Miller Tract No. 9680 - Crowell/Leventhal, Inc. - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated March 1, 1977, hav- ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be granted to Tract No. 9680. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, this approval was given by AYE votes of all present. Tract No. 9801 - Forrest T. Munhall - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated June 7, 1977, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given to Tract No. 9801. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present. Tract No. 9644 - Brattain Contractors, Inc. - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated March 1, 1977, hav- ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be given to Tract No. 9644. On motion of Council- woman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council approval, was given by AYE votes of all present. Tract No. 9835 - Lewis Homes of California - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated June 7, 1977, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that Tract No. 9835 receive final Council approval—On motion of Council- woman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present. There being no further business, the Council adjourned to a personnel session. C COMMISSION Councilman Elliott read Resolution No. 3394, which came from the last tion Traffic Commission meeting to install stop signs in new subdivisions, and 3384 moved for its adoption. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Grace, and c approved by AYE votes of all present. TION COMMISSION Councilman Knudsen stated that the Recreation Commission will meet in the Joslyn Senior Citizens Center at 7t00 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 1977 , and all are invited. WORKS COMMISSION On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, approval tment was given to the appointment of Mr. Richard S . Titera to replace Mr . Charles Bishop who left the Commission. ATIONS AND PETITIONS Council concurred by AYE votes of all present to granting the following waivers of business licenses . ss Plymouth Village for the annual Fall Festival, October. 8. e First Presbyterian Church Fall Festival, October 22. S State Street Christian Church yard sale, September 24. The request of the California Association for Mental Health for permission and approved by AYE votes of all present. Resolution Councilman Knudsen then introduced Resolution No. 3399, a resolutior No. 3399 the City Council urging the California Highway Commission to retain Construct Foothill Freeway and to direct early construction of this freeway I Foothill its present terminus in La Verne to Interstate 10 in Redlands . Thi: Freeway to I-10 tion was seconded by Councilman Elliott, and adopted by AYE votes ol present. Resolution Councilman Knudsen then moved for adoption of Resolution No. 3401, z NO. 3401 lotion of the City Council objecting to the deletion of $11 million Reinstate -the proposed budget of District 8. The motion was seconded by Counc $11 Million - District 8 woman Grace and approved by AYE votes of all present. Mayor DeMirjyn announced the Fall General Assembly of SLAG on Octobc and 6 in Los Angeles and added that Mrs. Grace was the represenativf UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No . 1625, an ordinance of the City Council providing for quate drainage facilities, providing exemption of certain storm dra: Ordinance providing for relief under certain circumstances, and establishing E No. 1.625 Storm visoty committee to review requirements under certain conditions , w< Drains second reading of the title and adopted on motion of Councilwoman ( seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with waiver of the reading of the of in full by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Grace, Elliott,- Mayor Demirjyn NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Miller NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 3395, a resolution of the City Council adopting crit( Resolution and procedures for the evaluation of projects and the preparation o: No. 3395 EIR ronmental Impact Reports for all projects pursuant to the California Reports ronmental Quality Act of 1970 as amended and rescinding Resolution I was adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwomi with AYE votes of all present, Environ- It was announced that 10 -00 A.M. every Monday morning in the City H< mental Conference Room will be the official time, day, and location for En, Review Meetings mental Review Committee meetings . The meetings will be open to the Resolution No. 3396, a resolution of the City C ouncil amending Res( Resolution No. 3377 which establishes a salary schedule and compensation plan No. 3396 City employees and which includes all personnel changes as outlined Salaries Council briefing sessions, was adopted on motion of Councilwoman Gra seconded by Councilman Elliott. Ordinance No. 1626, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending t] Ordinance WT- ill-I)IC ordinance Code to adopt a section to provide regulations and licens. ance tion of the Redlands ordinance Code and providing for the use of pin ball 1628 all machines as a game of skill with no money or valuable prizes awarded, was nes given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading set for the Council meeting of September 20, 1977. Ordinance No. 1627, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Article 592 of the Redlands ordinance Code and repealing ordinance No. 1322, as amended by ordinance No. 1470, establishing a water capital improvement charge and abolishing the water stock acquisition program relative to land development as contained in ordinance No, 1322, was presented. Presentation of this ordinance elicited a great deal of interest. Mr. G_ R. Rees spoke briefly describing past water stock history and procedures. Mr . Horace Hinckley also spoke on history of water stock and reminded Council of the income which the City received for the Bear Valley sale, Mr . Jim Coffin addressed Council as a resident and builder. Mrs . Ingrid Mack spoke as a real estate person and as someone who has tried to acquire water stock fox submission to the City in connection with a development. Mr. John Munn of 1624 Elizabeth Street, Public Works Commissioner, address- ed Council briefly outlining the capital improvements which will be needed in the next few years . Mr. Raymond Beeler spoke in regard to water manage- ment and urged the City not to stop acquiring water stock. ance Mr. Bill Gibson and Mr. William Cunningham spoke of the schools ' potential 1627 needs to develop new school property and the fact that the schools have a Capi- substantial amount of water stock in their ownership at this time. Mr. prove-Jim Smirl, president of Builders Institute Association of California, ex- harge pressed concern from the developers point of view and offered staff and legal services to the City to relieve the problem. During the discussion, Mr. Mitchell urged the Council to give this ordin- ance first reading this evening, and urged all interested people to attend the Public Works Commission meeting at 3:30 P.M. Monday September 12, 1977. He stated that it is an absolute necessity that City water rates be increas- ed and he believes the people of Redlands will be deeply concerned if they feel that the new development is not carrying its share of the burden of the water capital investment. Mr. Ken Kienow, chairman of the Public Works C ommission, gave a detailed history of the past and present Public Works Commission ' s activities . He presented a specific outline of the financial needs for the next twenty years . He stated that eight million dollars would be required for upkeep, and replacement, and that thirteen million dollars will be required for capital improvements for the ten thousand new dwellings which he forsees during the next twenty years . Mr . Yienow presented specific figures to back up these statements . He added that the Commission does not feel the City should stop acquiring water stock, but should control the water stock ment NOES : None Charge ABSTAIN: Councilmember Knudsen, for the reason he represents peopl both points of view ABSENT: Councilmember Miller Second reading on this ordinance is set for September 20, 1977 . CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, a Easement of easement was accepted from Erwin S . Hein to the City in connecti Hein the installation of a six inch water main east of Walnut Avenue and cia Avenue. The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for turfing an Bid Call gation systems at Smiley, McKinley, and Lugonia Schools as was prev Turfing authorized by Resolution No. 3351 on motion of Councilwoman Grace, by Councilman Knudsen. Two easements were accepted by the City from Eedis Cooperband and E Easements and M. S . Phoenix as required for roadway and public utilities purF Cooperband connection with Tract No. 9820 on motion of Councilman Knudsen, sec Phoenix by Councilwoman Grace. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, ty. Construc- of the Public Works Department was authorized to negotiate with the tion Bernardino County Transportation Department for the construction c Wabash Ave and Avenue and Sunset Drive in accordance with a specific plan previous Sunset Dr . adopted by the City and County. Property Councilman Knudsen then moved to direct the staff to look into the Acquisi- brought to Council attention by Mr. Jim Foster of 1515 Helena Lane tion ing the acquisition of property for this right of way. Motion was Wabash Ave.by Councilman Elliott and approved by AYE votesofall present. Resolution Resolution No. 3397, a resolution of the City Council limiting tl No. 3397 ning Commission agenda to twelve items which the Commissioners may Limiting during a Planning Commission session, was adopted by AYE votes of a Planning Commission ent on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliot Agenda City Manager Mitchell presented three bids for the sale of the park at Fifth Street and Redlands Boulevard which had come to his OffiCE Friday. V. Moore $101, 050.00 Central Food, Inc. 90, 000. 00 Dave Sevel Realty 75, 000. 00 Mr. Mitchell reported that the official appraisal was $112, 000. 00 c approximately $4. 50 per square foot. He added that the City had pz Parking $58, 500. 00 for this property in 1960, and that he believed the apps Lot was high. Mr . Mitchell recommended discussing the bids with the hi Sale bidders and further recommends that a member of the Redevelopment I The budget revisions for 1977-78, which were outlined in the recent budget review session on August 5, 1977, were approved. These included an in- ions crease from $40, 000 to $60, 968 for the Garden Street Storm Drain. This revision was approved as submitted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. 77 On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, appropri- Der- ation for 1976-77 encumberances was approved by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council confirmed appointment of seven members to serve on the Fire Service Con- tract Study Group. Eight appeals to the City Council from action taken August 22, 1977, by Ls the City Environmental Review Committee were filed in the office of the -tion City Clerk on September 1, 1977, by Norman H. Monson in behalf of the Friends of Redlands . Council acknowledged receipt of these appeals and ordered a public hearing on them for the Council meeting of September 20, 1977. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, a claim against the City by Margaret Albani was denied in routine manner and re- ferred to the City' s insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 9 :30 P.M. Next regular meeting, September 20, 1977 or o t h Pzc i ty(^ 1 ds rerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 -