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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04041978-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 4, 197 7 :00 P.M. Planning Items 3 :00 P.M. PRESENT Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Bruce Atkins, Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None Appreciation for her more than twenty years of loyal service to the City. Mrs . Hazleton is retiring after serving in many capacities and for the past I-ation six years as the Assistant Manager of Hillside Cemetery. rates Mayor Martinez also called Daniel Beltran, Jr. , Louis Geusen, Walter Harri- son, William Murray, and Paul Simpson forward to the podium and awarded each a Certificate of Completion of California State Certified Fire Training. This course included 240 hours of instruction, testing and actual fire fight- ing igh -ing experience. Councilman Elliott brought to the City Clerk's attention a mistake in the name of one of the Councilmen on the Civic Day information sheet. A note of apology and a corrected copy of the minutes will be sent to Steve Horney. His name will be corrected in the minute book. HEARING As this was the time and the place set for public hearing on Precise Street Plan No. 20, Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for any -- on questions or comments concerning this precise street plan. The pian estate- 3 51 lishes a specific street plan for properties located adjacent to and south of the bluff on the Santa Ana River between Church and Judson Streets. No 3. 20 comments being forthcoming, Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Reso- lution No. 3451, a resolution of the City Council adopting Precise Street Plan No. 20, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, sec- onded by Councilman Knudsen. 3 ON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on April 4, 1978, at 3 :00 P.M. T: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; Attorney Bruce Atkins (Vice Mayor Knudsen arrived as noted in the minutes) • None Commission Review and Approval No. 369 - William and Shirley Marie Sack The Planning Commission denied the request for permission to construct a. twelve to fifteen foot high fence to enclose a tennis court at 1055 Calle de Las Palmas at their meeting of March 28, 1978. An appeal to this denial was filed in the office of the City Clerk and presented at this time to the Council by Planning Director Schindler. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, consideration of this request for a reversal of the Planning Commission decision will be held on April 18, 1978, at 3 :00 P.M. R.P.C. No. 473 - Zone Change No. 198 - City of Redlands That R.P.C. No. 473, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Zone Change No. 198, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) to F-P (Flood Plain) , R-1 (Residential) , and 0 (Open Land) ; R-1 (Residential) to F-P (Flood Plain) ; and E (Educational) to F-P (Flood Plain) for property generally bounded by Dearborn Street, Wabash Avenue, Southern Pacific Rail- road. and Citrus Avenue. be approved. These are residual parcels remaining matter to allow time for negotiations between the applicant for Comm. Review and Approval No. 381, Vanguard Investments, and the appellant Mirau. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Ell this recommendation of the Planning Director was accepted. During the discussion of the Citrus Village property, Mr. Schindler the number of times installation of the sidewalk along Redlands Boull adjacent to the Citrus Village property, has been considered during - seven years. The Traffic Commission, Park Commission, Planning Comm, and a five-member Advisory Board have all recommended that the sidew, installed to complete the property appearance and give pedestrian sa, particularly for students . 4. Commission Review and Approval No. 378 - James C. Coffin The water line requirement under this Commission Review and Approval portion of the Public Works requirements was discussed briefly. In i to Mr. Martinez ' question, Public Works Director Shefchik explained . the requirement for an eight-inch line is being made in order to upg. fire protection system. He added that the fire fighting capacity fo. building would be impaired if this is not done. No Council action was necessary for the Conditional Review and Appro, this time. 5. Tract No. 9756 - Melco Construction Co. - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated June 21, 1977, been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Departm, final approval be given Tract No. 9756. On motion of Councilman Den seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning I ment was approved by AYE votes of all present. 6. C.UAP. No. 263 - William Buster, Jr. - Time Extension On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a for a one year time-extension by William Buster for Conditional Use No. 263 was approved by AYE votes of all present. 7. Tract No. 9961 and C.U.P. No. 273, Phase II - R. E. Seleine and W. R Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 1, 19° Conditional Use Permit No. 273, Phase II, and Tract No. 9961 having I completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that : approval be given. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Coi Elliott, this approval was given by AYE votes of all present. 8. Conditional Use Permit No. 296 - Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wiles - Appe At the Planning Commission meeting of March 14, 1978, a request for I sion to establish a Group Care Home at 703 West Olive Avenue was den: At this time, Council will consider a request for reversal of this d4 Dr. Joseph Haid of 701 West Olive Avenue, a Clinical Pharmacist at Pi State Hospital, spoke for himself and his neighbors against the use property for the purpose of a Group Care Home. He cited the limited the house and lot, the busy location, and the small yard space for e., and use of the residents. Margaret Huckaby of 218 South Center Strep spoke against this proposed use due to the close quarters for patient pointed out that this use does not have neighborhood acceptance. Mr. Knudsen entered the Council Chambers at 3 :35 P.M. Mrs . Margaret Baker, resident of 224 South Center Street, requested 1 this use not 'he lnnaf-erl in fhi.q areA _ TnAn RAiH of 7M Wp�.qi- Olive Ai be as acceptable as any in the neighborhood when his development is finished. Also speaking in favor were a patient of a similar Care Home in San Bernar- dino and Jean Wiles, owner but not applicant. Speaking for reversal were Barbara Wessell and Susan Hoyt who gave a comprhensive explanation of the four categories of developmental-handicapped people; Ruby Goldie, operator of two Board and Care Homes; Beth Erickson of Santa Ana; and Charles Sorenson. Following lengthy discussion and a description of the manner in which the City of Redlands has brought about successful establishment of homes for boys by locating these homes in acceptable and accepting neighborhoods, Councilman Knudsen made the following motion: That the Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and disapprove this use for this parti- cular property in this neighborhood, not for all of Redlands, but for this particular property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott, and unanimously adopted by the City Council. There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session to immediately follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Recreation Commission - will meet April 13, 1978, at 7:00 A.M. in the Joslyn Senior Center. Public Works Commission - will meet on Monday, April 10, 1978, at 3 :30 P.M. in the Conference Chambers. klIONS AND PETITIONS Four applications and petitions were unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, as follows : 1. Permission for American Cancer Society Crusade Month in Redlands . 2. Waiver of a business license for Art Show by the Redlands Art Association for May 7, 1978. 3 . Use of the Redlands Bowl Saturday, July 8, 1976 for Annual Benefit Show by the Redlands Police Officers Association. 4. Waiver of a business license for a rummage sale on Saturday, April 15, 1976 at John Knox Hall by the Redlands Playschool . TIONS Mayor Martinez presented a request for a proclamation supporting California' Forgotten Victims . Unanimous Council approval was given this proclamation. Councilman Knudsen announced several meetings tomorrow, April 5th with OMNITRANS concerning funding for Route 30, consideration of unmet transit needs and Dial-a-Ride Development. Councilman Riordan commended Chief Brickley for the fine P.A.L. athletic program last Saturday with the boxing participation and demonstrations. She requested that letters of appreciation be sent by the Council and re- ra- quested Chief Brickley to furnish the names of the participants who contrib- uted to the success of the occasion. > ED BUSINESS NO. 438 in the planning stage. Califo .-nia EnviroimentaLuncilman Elliott suggested delaying the adoption of this resolutioi Qualit � Act allow more time for a study, and Mayor Martinez agreed that this wou, desirable if there is no urgency. Mr. Schindler pointed out that the present law was adopted by the Sti California on January 1, 1978, and the City should be conforming to - law now. He added that this relates to applications which will be c4 to the Planning Department due to the removal of the moratorium. Fo.' further discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Coul Riordan, Resolution No. 3438 was adopted by the following roll call AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan NOES : Councilmembers Elliott; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None Resolution Resolution No. 3458, a resolution to consolidate the action taken in No. 3458 tion Nos . 3377, 3396, 3418, 3427, 3430, and 3441 and affecting minor Salary in the Cemetery, Park, Police, and Recreation Departments, was unanil ConsolLdat'oRdopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Ell, Ordinan Ordinance No. 1643, an ordinate of the City Council amending the Ord; No. M58 Code to add an infraction violation and penalty to the Redlands Ordi Infraction Violation & Code, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the ri Penalte with second reading set for April 18, 1978. Also given first reading was Ordinance No. 1645, an ordinance amendij Ordinaice Ordinance No. 1635 which established the regulations dealing with thl No. 1545 Yard sales. Second reading of this ordinance is set for April 18; 1978. Sales Mrs. Anne Curtis of 920 Cajon Street spoke briefly concerning the ort CITY MANAGER Mr. Mitchell brought to Council two requests from the Board of Direct the Business Improvement District: (1) That the Board of Parking Place Commission be reactivated. Parkin 4 (2) That the City proceed with the improveUient of Parking Lot 3, in( Lot No. 3 removal of the building on it. Parking Lot No. 3 was discussed at length. Councilman DeMirjyn move( staff be directed to obtain cost estimates for improvement of this lc including demolition of the building, as soon as possible. The decking of Parking Lot No. 2 was also discussed. Mr . Gene Malont chairman of the Board of Parking Place Commission, addressed Council Park i g that it is believed that sufficient funds remain in the Commission a( Lot N . 2 to complete decking of this lot, and that it is the consensus of opiz 14 Parking Place Commissioners with the most recent former members being re- , ion appointed as Commissioners. This motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval i B was given to a transfer of ownership of a contract of Option B Water in the Lt names of James A. and Linda K. Faughn as joint tenants with the Security Pacific National Bank. City Manager Mitchell reported on the work he and Mr . Taylor were authorized �ed to do on the Lockheed ptoperty. He stated that the appraised price was established at $750.00 per acre for the land underlying the buildings. Mr. Mitchell then presented the Fourth Amendment to the Lockheed Aircraft Corpor - le-nt ation Lease and requested Council approval. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, unanimous Council approval was given the Fourth Amendment of the Lockheed Lease. Mr. John Creatura representing the Highland Company requested information on the north boundary line of this property. Mr. Mitchell replied that a legal description of this boundary had been delivered to Mr. John Okkerse. City Manager Mitchell presented a plan to incorporate the Dial-a-Ride ser- vice to supplement the present bus service. He explained that this service would be available between the hours of ten and four and would replace two of the buses during those hours. Mr . Mitchell briefly touched on the com- plication of transferring funds to OMNITRANS from SCAG and stated that this k--Ride service would not be immediately forthcoming. Mr. James Celano of 821 Lytle Street described his experience during the last two years in working on this program for the City and the Chamber. Mrs. Betty Petersen of 1358 Paige Lane read a letter from the ABLE Committee urging the City to proceed with this program, also speaking was Mr. Francis Riley of 217 East Colton Avenue. Mr. Riley stated that it was his opinion that all of the handicapped would not be able to avail themselves of the Dial-a-Ride service. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council- man Riordan, the staff was authorized to proceed as outlined above, includ- ing the ABLE recommendations . Mi. Mitchell explained the desirability of going to bid for 128 units for LR the northside lighting project in connection with $113, 517.00 in Community I de Block Grant funds. Mr. Mitchell stressed that a total of 128 street lights 9 would be efficiently utilized and would provide and upgrade lighting in the area bounded by Texas, Colton, Pennsylvania, and Herald Streets. On motion, of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the City Clerk was Counc I I meetings . This allows them to familiarise themselves with, and stud Procedure business to be considered at the Council meetings, information is, a made available to the Councilmen on a continuing basis during the we the Manager and staff. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comm There being no further business, the Council adjourned on motion, at Next regular meeting, April 18, 1978. Mayor CiI(y of'R4dlands ATTEST: Ci 9-r k 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 control and enforcement. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1978, were approved as sub- mitted. It is the recommendation of the Fire Department that Council award the Weed r3,rd Abatement Contract for 1978 to the low qualified bidder, Mr. Douglas Holman. It is the conclusion of the department that Mr. Holman' s equipment is suit- i�nt able for the small parcels in Redlands, he does not have other commitments, k:7t and will be capable of fulfilling the Weed Abatement Contract. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to the award of the Weed Abatement Contract to Douglas Holman. SARI NGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on ordinance No. 1644, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes several zone changes Lice to bring remnant properties into conformity with the land use element of the .644 general plan. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for any ... tinge questions or comments concerning these zone changes. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. ordinance No. 1644, Zone Change No. 198, was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan- Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3459 adopted on March 23, 1978, set the public hearing for ttion the vacation of portions of Sunset Drive, formerly Edgemont Drive, for this 3459 time and place. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for t Work any questions or comments concerning this vacation of street property. No IQ comments being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Dr. Resolution No. 3459, a resolution of the City Council ordering the work on I the vacation of portions of Sunset Drive, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Public hearing was also set by resolution for this time and place on the ilion proposed vacation of a portion of New York Street. Mayor Martinez opened ` 460 the meeting as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning Vork this vacation of a portion of a city street. No comments being forthcoming, ir the hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3460, a resolution of the > kSt.City Council ordering the vacation of this portion of New York Street,was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman 9111bott . VITIONS FROM THE FLOOR-