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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02071978-cc_CCv0002.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 7, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. Planning 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 MacFarland, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseleyj 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 invo- cation by Councilman Warren R. Elliott. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 1978 and special Council meeting of January 31, 1978 were approved as submitted. Award of the bid for weed abatement services reported at the Council meet- ing of January 17, 1978, was tabled to this time for study. City Manager t nt Mitchell requested that award be tabled again as some additional information is required. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman MacFarland, unanimous approval was given to the tabling of the bid award. ;TITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr .- Osvaldo R. Cosme of 1215 Webster Street presented a list of 113 voter signatures on an application with recommendations and suggestions for amend- ment to the Yard Sale ordinance No. 1635. He recommended three sales per year with a price of $1.00 for the first and $5.00 for the last, and place- jice ment of two signs on the property and material in the front yard in some 1535 instances . Mr. Cosme was thanked by the Mayor, and the matter was referred to staff for recommendation. ON RECOMMENDATIONS of Planning Department Item No. 14 to state that an illuminated right sign be installed at the exit on Alabama Street. Following explanati this project had been under study to resolve traffic problems for sev weeks, Councilwoman MacFarland moved for Council approval of this rec ation of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Elli approved unanimously. 2 . Tentative Map Tract No. 10109 - Eadington Fruit Company and Blackman Andrews That the tentative map for Tract No. 10109, located on the north side Lugonia Avenue, 330 feet east of Occidental Street, 76 lots, R-1 Zone approved in accordance with the recommendations of all departments as in Planning Commission minutes dated January 24, 1978, and with addit Planning Department Recommendation No. 9 that either a concrete wall slope easement on Tract No. 9853 be provided along the westerly bound Tract No. 10109. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman seconded by Councilwoman MacFarland, the recommendation of the Planni Commission received unanimous approval by the City Council. 3. R.P.C. No. 471 - Zone Change 197 - BFM Enterprises That R.P.C. No. 471, a resolution of the Planning Commission recommen change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District to R-1 (Single Family dential) District for 13 . 5 acres located on the northeast corner of C Avenue and LaSalle Street, be approved. On motion of Councilwoman Ma seconded by Councilmah Miller, R,�P.C.- No. 471 was adopted by the City and Ordinance No. 1639, an ordinance of the City Council for adoption Zone Change No. 197, was given first reading of the title and laid ov the rules with public hearing set for February 21, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 290 - Food 'N.. FueJ,, Inc. That the request for a conditional use permit for a Del-Taco drive-th restaurant located 256 feet west of Alabama Street on Redlands Boulev C-M Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departmen odtlined in Planning Commission minutes dated January 24, 1978, and c Building and Safety Department Recommendation No. 3 to read that the orange spheres for the Del-Taco be illuminated with no more than 25 w bulbs , and adding Planning Department Recommendation No. 13 that egre be permitted on Alabama Street, with a lighted sign provided for nigh only. Following explanation that this development was coordinated wi McDonalds ' restaurant adjacent to it, with both enterprises sharing t Councilwoman MacFarland moved for approval of the recommendation of t ning Commmssion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and w adopted unanimously. 5. Minor Subdivision No. 45 - Joseph Albert Saline That minor subdivision of property located a 221 East Palm Avenue, 2 Zone, be approved subject to all departmental recommendations as cont in Planning Commission minutes dated January 24, 1978, and amending P and Community Development Recommendation No. 5 to state that a concre age ditch be provided on the east property line with approval of the and Safety Department, and amending Planning and Community Developmen ommendation No. 2 to exclude the portion "if found unsafe by the Depa of Building and Safety. " On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by woman MacFarland, this recommedation of the Planning Commission was u ly approved. 6. Minor Subdivision No. 48 - Mary Poole That minor subdivision of property located on the north side of Sunse approximately 1,000 feet west of Alessandro Road, 4 lots, R-E Zone, b approved in accordance with all departmental recommendations as outli Vl _%nn4"n Or%mm4ao; �" m;",i4-= A4­=A ')A 10'70 ­4 -AAA-- 4-1— ­- Council received an appeal on the decision of the Environmental Review Com- mittee granting of a Negative Declaration for the proposed Hillside Grading Ordinance. The appeal was based on the following items : 1. The proposed ordinance will alter land use patterns; 2. The ordinance will prohibit or make certain parcels of land economi- cally unfeasible for development; and 3. The ordinance may undermine the land values for some property owners. City Manager Mitchell explained to Council that at this time it was their perogative to accept the appeal and set a public hearing on it, or to re- ject the appeal, listing reasons it did not seem feasible, and deny this appeal. Mr. Mitchell explained at length his reasons for denial of this appeal. Mr. Coffin addressed Council and read exerpts from Resolution No. 3323 to the Council. Planning Director Schindler explain-ed that the E. I.R. Commission considered the proposed hillside ordinance as a concept rather than a detailed process for grading. 3 :25 P.M. - Attorney Bruce Atkins entered the Chambers . This matter was discussed informally at length with Mr . Coffin, following which, on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, the appeal was rejected on basis that the Hillside Grading ordinance is presently under study, has not yet been submitted to Council, and that there appears to be no basis in fact contained in the appeal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller. During the discussion, it was added to the motion that the applicant be assured the ordinance, if changed, will be reviewed again by the E.R.C. The motion as amended was unanimously approved by the City Council. Conditional Use Permit No. 273, Phase I - Richard E. Seleine - Final AovrovaL All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 19, 1977, having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that Conditional Use Permit No. 273, Phase I, be granted final approval . On mo- tion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recom- mendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. Conditional Use Permit No. 266 and Tract No. 10020 - Jeff Eltinge - Final A2proval All requirements as outlined in C ouncil minutes dated June 7, 1977 for Conditional Use Permit No. 266 and all requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 16, 1977 for Tentative Map Tract No. 10020 having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final Council approval be given. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Department for final approval was unanimously approved by the City Council. Mr . John Foy briefly addressed Council about the above development, stated that it had been in the planning stages for over a year, that it was a PRD development with much open space, with the units per acre less than the units allowed by ordinance, and that he believed it would be very gracious living. Mr. Foy thanked all of the Public Works Department people and the Planning Director for their assistance. There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session at 3 :45 P.M. Park Commission - Councilwoman MacFarland announced that the next Park Commission meeting will be a dinner meeting on February 16, 1978. MONS AND PETITIONS The following requests were unanimously approved by the City C ouncil. by Councilman Miller. QQjRALNjS%TIONS SCAG Councilwoman MacFarland announced the SCAG Spring Assembly which will Spring place in the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel on March 1, 2 and 3rd. She state Assembly emphasis of the meeting will be on transportation and finance. Councilman Knudsen explained the settlement of the suit against SANBI SAMBA G handicapped persons and stated that the Redlands assessment under the Suit is $10,420.00 from SB-325 funds be expended for transportation of the capped. Councilman Knudsen requested permission to be out of the United State Council time to time during 1978, and agreed to leave the necessary forms to Member Absense emergency Council meetings in his abaense. On motion of Councilwomar. Farland, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this approval was unanimousl Councilman Elliott reported briefly on the activities of the Police F Police during 1977. He stated that 4,600 hours had been given by this assoc Reserve and that ten members were lost from the membership. Eight of these H full-time professional officer positions. Councilman Miller noted a complaint about the Bus Depot. NEW BUSINESS Memorandum On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, a Men of of Understanding between the City and the Redlands Police Officers As Vn4exstand- ing tion agreeing to an eighteen-month contract was unanimously approved. Police contract allows a two and one-half percent salary increase for the fi months of 1978 and a later increase based on the cost of living incre DesoluWg Resolution No. 3439, a resolution of the City C ouncil authorizing a 0. inva*s of of the election ballots to be made by the City Clerk, was unanimously fection Ballots on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller. Resolution Resolution No. 3440, a resolution of the City C ouncil declaring the NO. 3440 Vacation tion to vacate a portion of Barton Road and Brookside Avenue, and set @1978on ad'aapublic hearing on this street vacation for February 21, was una ooksi e �Vvtrenue adopted on motion of C ouncilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Ma Resolution Resolution No. 3441, a resolution of the City C ouncil amending the s NO. 3441 resolution to include the salaries e4tablithed- by the Memorandum of U Salary Police standing, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, sec by Councilwoman MacFarland. Resolut on Resolution No. 3442, a resolution of the City Council allocating $10, WT^ I�A 7 Major General Perry Griffith that the City establish an award for gallantry. Mrs. MacFarland read the details as recommended and proposed that this award be offered to a service club as a club project. Following brief dis- cussion, Mrs. MacFaxland agreed to carry it to the Inter-Service Club Council. 4AGER. ordinance No. 1638, an ordinance of the City Council amending Ordinance No. ce 1570 which relates to the Parking and Business Improvement District, was 38 . 19 given first reading and laid over under the rules with second reading set for the Council meeting of February 21, 1978. This ordinance reduces the Xions assessment for the professional catagory to one-fourth times the business license. on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the staff was authorized to study the possible purchase of a 12-acre parcel of land adjoining Crafton School to be used for Park purposes. The Park Commission recommendation that Council participates in the option of the School District to acquire land for park purposes on Judson Street between San Bernardino and Pennsylvania Avenues was authorized on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller. outside the city water service for four parcels under Parcel Map 4125, lo-_ ter sated along Edgemont Drive at Sunset Drive, was unanimously approved on mo- tion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Authorization was given for the execution of a quit-claim deed from the City to the University of Redlands, with the Mayor and the City Clerk authorized aim to sign in behalf of the City. This parcel is a small triangular shape ty piece of land ten feet by fifteen feet which is located behind the old li Harris store. This approval was unanimously given on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by C ouncilwoman MacFarland, two %ts nd grants of the easements to the City from John and Virginia Joyce and William Zk and Marjorie Katuls were unanimously accepted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman MacFarland. A Declaration of Dedication from Edward A. Hanson, as required for street Ltion and alley right-of-way, was accepted on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller. Mr. Mitchell brought notification from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Depart - ment of a new on-sale general liquor license at La Hacienda Restaurant. Raypi, ed and ATTEST C Wylerk , . 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 : ,on 11, 1978, set the public hearing upon the vacation of portions of Barton Road � 43 and Brookside Avenue for this time and place. Mayor DeMirjyn presented Reso 1 rk lution No. 3443, a resolution of the City declaring this land no longer nec- d. essary for street purposes and ordering the work of this vacation. No ques- tions or comments concerning this vacation were forthcoming from the audienc . . e on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 3443, a resolution of the City Council ordering the vacation of portions of Barton Road and Brookside Avenue, was unanimously adapted by the City Council . ' TIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Roy Blackman, representing the Redlands Valley Skateboard Association, addressed Council and proposed that a skateboard development be constructed on two acres of Ford Park, including the old reservoir site. Mr. Blackman rd spoke of other skateboard installations and explained the cost, the insurance necessary, and briefly touched on the accident potential. Mr. Blackman envisions donations of concrete and labor to keep the cost of this installa- tion down. Following Council discussion with Mr. Blackman regarding this project, the matter was referred to the Park Commission for the Commission' s opinion on this use of Ford Park land. Mr. Phillip Carruthers of 1688 Dwight Street addressed Council concerning the December 9, 1975 Planning Commission minutes which spelled out the re- quirements for Tract No. 9191. He requested a waiver of Engineering Require- ment No. 5 which was to construct standard curb and gutters and asked instead f that the cut-stone curb be allowed to remain. He also requested waiver of and Engineering Requirement No. 10 which calls for the installation of street lights. Mayor DeMirjyn pointed out to Mr. Carruthers that a waiver had already been given for the installation of sidewalks at the time Tract No. 9191 was approved. Following brief discussion, this matter was referred to the Advisory Committee for consideration of the waivers requested and to the Engineering and Building Departments for a grading study which Mr . Carruthers also requested. N RECOMMENDA'T'IONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council: at a regular meeting thereof held on February 21, 1978, at 3 .00 P.M. Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, MacFarland, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn Conditional Use Permit No. 295 - Paul W. Zatske That the request by Paul W. Zatske for a conditional use permit to convert a service station into a liquor-deli store and drive--thru photo booth facil- ity on property located on the southeast corner of Alabama Street and Red- lands Boulevard, be approved in accordance with the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated February 14, 1978. On motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved unanimously by the City Council.