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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04181978-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES 1 of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 18, 1S at 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 Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by tl cation by Reverend Jonathan Brooks of the Second Baptist Church. Before beginning the meeting, Mayor Martinez called to the podium Pc Officers Fred Farnam, Chris Woodin, and Sharon Zegan and Detective TA R. Caronna. He read letters of commendation of officers Farnamand Woodin which Awards that in apprehending and disarming a fourteen-year-old youth they ri nprRnnAl qAfp-i--,y in nrrlt-r i-n ;z;qx7p- i-*hp- xmiii-h,,Ancl 'hi.q i mitted. It is the recommendation of the Fire Department that Council award the Weed yard 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 Lent t able for the small parcels in Redlands, he does not have other commitments, and will be capable of fulfilling the Weed Abatement Contract. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval I was given to the award of the Weed Abatement Contract to Douglas Holman. HEARINGS 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 nce to bring remnant properties into conformity with the land use element of the 44 general plan. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for any flange 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 2 , 19'78, set the public hearing for tion the vacation of portions of Sunset Drive, formerly Edgemont Drive, for this 4459 time and place. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for Mork any questions or comments concerning this vacation of street property. No ,I n1comments being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and IDr . Resolution No. 3459, a resolution of the City Council ordering the work on 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 ion 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 Fork this vacation of a portion of a city street. No comments being forthcoming, the hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3460, a resolution of the �k St. City Council ordering the vacation of this portion of New York Street,was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. ] ITIONS FROM THE FLOOR, Mr. Don Carlson of 1545 Pacific Street reported that some traffic signs in a 4-m I I oA �n nn4 -F4- 1,4z= v�­n *4- 4- Tn—mv- C Absent-.1 None 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 289 - Wilmer J.- En evik That the application fora conditional use permit for a 64-unit apart complex, located on the north side of Brookside Avenue, 500 feet eas San Mateo Street, be approved subject to all recommendations of all ments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated April 11, 197 Stating that there were no problems with this resubmitted project, C DeMirjyn moved for approval of this recommendation of the Planning C The motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott and adopted by unanimo I Planning Director Schindler stated that the remaining items at the P Commission meeting of April 11, 1978, did not require Council approv less the Councilmembers i,shd_ to do so. Addenda Items Tract No. 10147 - BFM Enter rises Inc. Tentative approval was given by the Planning Commission to Tract No. r on February 28, 1978, subject to Planning Department and Commission of the development plans for Lots 10 and 12 with both plans facing t onto Citrus Avenue; fronting of the house onto Citrus Avenue; and pl of a six-foot high chain link fence on the property line surrounding citrus grove to be retained on the property. On motion of Councilma y Mirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given City Council to the recommendation of the Planning Commission for he k placement as illustrated in Exhibit I, with vehicular access from Ci Avenue with circular drive, and a six-foot` high perimeter fence perry so long as the citrus grove is maintained on the property. 2. 4 General Plan Amendment Planning Director Schindler brought a recommendation from the Planni mission that the City Council go on record requesting a study by thrz Planning Department of the area bounded by Alabama Street, Loma Line Limits, Interstate 10, and Barton Road to develop a thorough analysi Redlans- potential use of this rapidly developing area. Following lengthy Cc Loma L .nda discussion of development and use of the area in general, on motion Zone o Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman. Riordan, the Council "conc Influence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission,, but enlarged the in their formal request for the County study to include all of the u orated area as far as the city limit boundaries . The Council urged this study be made as rapidly as possible. This motion was unanimou adopted by the City Council. 3. Tract No. 7765 - Edward Rosenberg - Final Lp2roval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 5, 191 beeen completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department k final approval be given Tract No. 7765. On motion of Councilman DeN seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given to this I mandation of the Planning Department. E 4. Appeal to Planning Commission Denial of Commission Review and Appro-� 369 - William and ShirleyMarie Sack k, The Planning Commission on March 28, 1978, denied a request for pear s to build a twelve-foot high fence surrounding a tennis court on prof located at 1055 Calle De Las Palmas in Smiley Heights . Request for of the Planning Commission denial is scheduled for this time. Mr. William Sack addressed Council explaining his request for a twel 'h i ryln ftznnrm a r^11nA *h i c i-�nn i c rn rf Commissioner Swen Larson added that even though a tennis court fit physically on a certain property, it might not be aesthetically acceptable. I Mr. Knudsen reminded the Council that in the Council consideration of the original development of Smiley Heights, grading problems were considered to be serious, and it was recommended that in all possible instances, the grading be made to conform to the contours, and that each parcel be handled in a special manner. Councilman Elliott described the surrounding properties which would be visu- ally effected by the placement of the twelve-foot high chain link fence, stated that the fence would be a detriment to the neighborhood, and moved that the appeal be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan who expressed regret that the applicants did not have two lots. Councilman DeMirjyn stated that aesthetic effects are in the eye of the beholder and that he believed the property owners should be permitted to do what they wished with their property. The motion to deny the appeal carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None A2peal to Planning Commission Decision - Set Hearipa On April 3, 1978, an appeal was filed by Golden State Ventures, Inc. in the office of the City Clerk to Commission Review and Approval No. 381 which was considered by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1978. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, hearing of this appeal is set for 3 :00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 2, 1978. In setting this hearing, Council again discussed the sidewalk and improve- ments on Redlands Boulevard adjacent to this property. It was pointed out that there is a well-maintained parkway and a highly-used sidewalk immediately to the north on Redlands Boulevard. Also mentioned were the requirements for sidewalks as property to the north develops. Agricultural Preserve At the Council meeting of September 6, 1977, Council approval was given to . ,ion the removal of the Phoenix property, Parcel Nos. 168-111-9 and 168-111-11, 465 from the Agricultural Preserve. At this time, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Resolution No. 3465, a resolution .turalof the City Council amending Agricultural Preserve Boundaries as previously �e established by Resolution No. 3385 on July 19, 1977, to confirm this action ties was unanimously adopted. There being no further business, the Council adjourned to a personnel sessioi following the Redevelopment meeting. Park and Traffic Commission meetings will be held Thursday, April 20, and perhaps will exchange locations with each other in order that handicapped I people may attend the Park Commission meeting which will be held in the Council Chambers. Recreation Commission - At the recent meeting, new Commissioners Riordan and Maldonado were introduced, The Commission increased all participation fees, a small amount for the children's fees and a larger amount for adult participants. Councilman Knudsen stated that the Commission is still work- ing on an extension of the Joint Powers Agreement which will expire in June Business 2. Distribution of poppies on May 19 and 20 by the American Legion A Licenses Unit 106. and. Permits 3. Concession stand operation located in the Community Ball Field b Baseball :,for Boys, Inc. t 4 and requests for waiver of yard sale permits for the following: c 1. Redlands Mothers ' Navy Club on March 6, 1978 t 2 . American Legion, Post 650, on April 21 and 22, 1978 E E COMMUNICATIONS r Trees City Manager Mitchell brought to Council attention the donation by t For lands Horticultural and Improvement Society of $200.00 to be used fo Mini-P .rk for the Mini-Park. The Council expressed gratitude for this gift a } I quested that a letter of appreciation be prepared for the Mayor 's si UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1643, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending th Ordinance ordinance Code by the addition of an infraction violation and penalt No. 143 given second reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the rea Infraction the ordinance in full on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by C Viol at on f and I man Knudsen, by the following roll call vote: Penalty AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; May k Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1645, an ordinance of the City Council amending the ya control ordinance No. 163.5, was given second reading of the title an Ordinance No. l 45 with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full on motion of Cou DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, by the following roll call Yard AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; May Sales Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS 4 On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, th Efollowing appointments and re-appointments were made to Redlands ' Co: and Boards : To the Planning Commission effective January 6, 1978: Mr. Ed Hales was re-appointed to a four-year term Mr. Manuel Madrid was appointed to a four-year ear term pp Y Mrs. Betty Petersen was appointed to a four-year term E To the Library Board effective January 1, 1978: Appoint - menu Mr. L. P. Scherer and Dr. Fames A. Fallows were re-appointed for year terms § � tTt.+. .r.. n TT.....ry......,. f^l..,...,........`. ` ...S=_...L t_-___ 7 Al I - •'f A . Advisory Committee, for Block Grant Funds priorities for 1978 and 1979 were made as follows : Louise Linton, Joe Gonzales, John Freitas, Dick Granillo, Anita Dimery, Manuel Villegas, Richard Weber, Ruth Patton, and Olive Anderson. t :e The following ordinances which add infraction violations and penalties to >4 sections of the Redlands Ordinance Code were given first reading of the titles 147 and laid over under the rules with second readings set for May 2, 1978: i. .�ns Ordinance No. 164 , an ordinance of the City Council which affects animals es Ordinance No. 1647, an ordinance of the City Council which affects parking lot enforcement. Resolution No. 3462, a resolution of the City Council amending Salary Reso- .ion lution No. 3458, changing the job title therein from Planning Aide in the 62 Planning Department to Administrative Assistant with no change in salary, and to decrease the salary of the Receptionist under General Administration from Range 27 to Range 25, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution 3 63 No. 3463, a resolution of the City Council authorizing Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) to allocate SB-325 funds to OMNITRANS for transit service and to claim SB-325 Roads and Highways Funds for the City of . 'on Redlands, was unanimously adopted. Redlands ' estimated share for fiscal year 1978-79 is $329.740.00. Fin Resolution No. 3464, a resolution of the City Council supporting Assembly Bill 2273 which will include Residential Space Cooling within .the existing sLife Line weight structure for electrical and gas uses, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. n GER v City Manager Mitchell presented a request for an additional $6,000.00 to } .t complete this year 's Weed Abatement Program. This is not a cost to the City as the money will be refunded. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this additional appropriation was unanimously approved An agreement between the City of Redlands and the County of San Bernardino to, assure coordination between the City project to realign San Timoteo Canyon a Road and the County project to construct a road to the San Timoteo Canyon lt ` refuse site was approved and authorized for execution by the Mayor on motion ? of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. ment On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous lit approval was given to the request by Terry Ritter for permission to execute an improvement agreement for future installation of a recrured water main in given unanimously on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counc Elliott. An agreement between H. B. DeBoex and the City of Redlands to permit relocation by the City of an existing twenty-inch "B" contract pipel Pipeline across the DeBoer property was unanimously approved on motion of Cou Agreement DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan. This agreement provides f DeBoersequent relocation of the pipeline in the event that the pipeline di conflicts with the complete or partial redevelopment of property. T is authorized to execute the agreement. Mr. John Coleman of 1519 Bellevue Road presented a comprehensive pro covering the use of the Commmunity Center. The proposal included th utes of the meetings which have been held since October, 1977, to de Commun ty procedures for the best ug6sof the new Community Center. Mr. Colem Center I cussed the recommendations at length with Council and also explained Proposal difference of opinion between the Boy's Club representatives and the I munitv Centex Advisory Committee. The Council concurred that the st work within the guidelines described in the recommendations. On mot Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council accepted Community Center proposal as presented, and thanked Mr. Coleman and committee for the work which has gone into the development of this p Funds tOn motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, an Recreation al appropriation from Recreation Reserve Funds for automotive equipm maintenance in the amount of $750.00 was approved. I Joint i An agreement under which Redlands will join five other entities in j Purchaine Agrepurchase of specialized equipment for recharging emergency air breat emt Fire Itanks used by the Fire Department was unanimously approved on motion Department Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. The cost of th cipation will be $5,000.00 as Redlands ' share. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, a Claim i against the city in the name of Brandon Billbray was denied in routi: ner and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Use ofdCouncil received a request for the use of Sylvan Park on April 29 fo Sylvan from outside the City. Following discussion, on ,motion of Councilma: Park seconded by Councilman Elliott, the use was approved; however the fe, $10.00 was not waived. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comm There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:1 Next regular meeting, May 2, 1978. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and the St. vacation of a portion of Kansas Street, as described in Resolution No. 3461, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0