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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06201978-cc_CCv0001.pdf Oddie J. Martinez, Jr . , Mayer 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 Floyd Rinhart, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the invoca- tion by Reverend David Fong of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Before beginning the agenda proper, Mr . Jim Celano, representing the Auto- mobile Club of Southern California, brought citations of award for safe driv- ing to be presented to 22 officers of the Redlands Police Department. Mr . Celano congratulated the officers for their many years of safe, accident- free driving while patroling city streets in their responsibility to the �t- community. The following officers received awards for the number of years of accident-free driving as listed: Captain D. C. Poe, 25 years ; Captain E. F. olmos, 8 years ; Lt. J. G. Bray, 7 years ; Lt. D. W. Johnson, 8 years ; Lt. D. E. Brinkman, 6 years ; Lt. L. W. Nelson, 5 years ; Sgt. G. R. .Bong, 6 years ; Sgt. D. J. Bushnell, 18 years ; Sgt. C. G. Herrera, 14 years ; Sgt.. C. A. White, 1.1 years ; Sgt. C. M. Williams, 7 years ; Sgt. C. R. Alexander, 1.3 years; Detective R. J. Rienstra, 21 years ; Detective R. o. Hannebaum, 11.. years ; Detective B. A. Rouse, 7 years ; Detective W. R. Caronna, 6 years ; officer L. E. Golden, 7 years ; office J. P. .McGraw, 6 years ; officer L . R. Housley, 7 years ; officer R. P. Key, 6 years ; officer C. M. Millett, 5 years ; and officer J. G. Bodnar, 5 years . Mayor Martinez thanked Mr. Celano for the gesture of appreciation. The following bids for the reconstruction of orange Street from Redlands Boulevard to Pearl Avenue were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 .00 A.M. this dates Fontana Paving Fontana, California $45, 997 .45 Match Corporation Colton, California 64, 393 . 50 E. L. Yeager Construction Co. Riverside, California 52, 157.00 The bids were referred to the Department. of Public Works for study and rd recommendation, and at this time, they recommend award to the lowest fully- qualified bidder, Fontana Paving, in the amount of $45, 997.45 . On motion of Mr, Everett R. Lynn of 1462 East Lugonia Avenue addressed Council plez for a preservation of the rural atmosphere of that neighborhood and r rather than 79 more lots be added to the 1, 858 acres of land already 2 the City that the allowable number of lots be changed to 45 or 25. Mx added that a lower density of houses would make more satisfied resider Ordinance No. 1049 Mr .. Julio Martinez of 1338 East Lugonia Avenue also addressed Council Zone that no more R-1 zoning should be place in the Lugonia Avenue area dUE Change No. 1.95 potential severe traffic congestion which is developing on Lugonia AVE Mr . Dick Bradshaw, developer, congratulated the Council on their zonar this property into 7, 2007 square foot lots . On motion of Councilman. Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Ordir No. 1649, an ordinance of the City of Redlands for Zone Change No. 19" adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan, Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ARSE None The following street resolutions were advertised for public hearing; t resolutions will order the work on the proposed street vacations, howl due to planning difficulties, the resolutions were given public hearin were not adapted. Resolution Resolution No. 3504 dealing with portions of Highland Avenue, Lincoln No. 3504 Redlands Streets was held for public hearing. No comments being forth Street the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3504 was tab Vacation motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The Public hearing was then declared open on Resolution No. 3505.. Dr . Resolution Warner of Summit Avenue requested a brief explanation of the matter . No. 305 explained that these are all .remnant parcels of land adjacent to a dev Streetarea. No other comments or questions being forthcoming, the public he Vacation was declared closed, Resolution No. 350.5 was tabled on motion of Coun Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Public hearing was, then opened. on Resolution No . 3.500 dealing with a p , Resolution of Palm Avenue, No questions or comments being forthcoming from the a No. 3506 the public hearing on Resolution No. 3500 was declared closed, and Res Street I No. 35O6 ordering the word closing a portion of Palm Avenue was tabled Vac at i.on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Connant Halsey, chairman of the Redlands Community Music Associati. Waiver of quested permission for the Redlands Jaycees to sell fruit juice at the ' Business, iness, r,rnyr �i ;.a 1"1 rl a [n7 a'f [:"v' r'a-F 1—,c:, ,^,�i t+�± 'F , ,-.r_5,•,cw r..-� �,-•,,. 4-1— -r—r>,-.r'-,.r.<-, d"'t— ,...,.-..A-4 ,-...... Council congratulated Mrs . Patton on her continuing support of the City and thanked her for submitting this name. 31O31ON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on June 20, 1978, at 3 :00 P.M. Councilmembers :Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez ; City Attorney Taylor None Minor Subdivision No. 59 - ,fames Sloan d1r. That the application for a minor subdivision of property located on the north; side of the most southerly terminus of Ramona Drive, 2 lots, R-E Zone, be approved subject to the requirements of all departments as outlined in Plan- ning Commission minutes dated June 13, 1978. On motion of Councilman DeMirjy , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. Conditional Use Permit No. 300 - Richard E. Seleine That the application for a Conditional Use Permit for a 44-unit apartment complus located 660 feet north of Barton Road and 670 feet east of Kansas Street, R-2-3000 Zone, be approved subject to all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated June 13, 1978. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. Tract No. 99.50 - Presleyof Southern. California - Abandonment r That the request for permission to abandon Tract No. 9950 consisting of 54 lots at the southwest corner of I.ugonia avenue and Grove Street extended., made by the Presley Company of Southern California, be approved. It is the recommendation of the Planning Department that this approval be given. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous ap- proval was given to this request for permission to abandon. Commission Review and Approval No. 359 - Southwest Broadcasting Company, Inc. , Time Extension That the request of the Southwest.. Broadcasting Company, Inc. for a one-year time extension on Commission Review and approval No. 359 be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this time extension was granted unanimously. Conditional Use Permit. No. 236 - Gilliam Sta akin - 90-Dav Time Extension That the request of William Stapakis for a 90-day time extension for Condi- tional Use Permit No. 236 be approved for the reason that the development is very close to completion. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approvd unanimously. Minor Subdivision No. 40 - Clifford E Nestell - final Appi oval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 20, 1977, hav_„ ing been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 40. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, final approval was unanimously granted. Community Development Director Schindler recommended that this approv< given subject to the furnishing of an easement along the west side of and the east side of Lot 5, in favor of Lots 3 and 4. Mr. Schindler that Lots 3 and 4 took access from Lugonia Avenue and as Lugonia is a highway, CALTRANS objects to such access . This easement would facilil entrance to the two properties . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, se( by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous final approval was given subject to ing of this described easement in favor of Lots 3 and 4. Vailquard Inc. - Re: June 6, 1978 Pl-s _��inMinutes Councilman DeMirjyn requested that Mr. Robert Kline, executive direct( Vanguard, owners of Citrus Village, be allowed to address Council at time. Mr . Kline asked for "clarification" of the minutes of June 6, under Planning Item No. 1 as related to the issuing of building permi.1 Kline explained that he would like the minutes to read that a need to: dination of all ownerships in submitting Citrus Village requests and tions be confined to new development and not apply to existing leases leases in which enlargement is made interiorly, such as removing wall: tween two segments of the development . Councilman Knudsen referred to the original covenants which were in e: w.ith the original owners. He stated that these have been changed ove.- years and that he would not vote for such a change in the wording of minutes . Mr . Taylor entered the Council Chambers at this time. City Attorney Taylor stated that he received a call from Mr. Hartwick Angeles today at eleven o ' clock asking if this matter was on the agent today' s meeting. After checking with the Planning Department, Mr. Ta, assured the caller the matter was not on the agenda and would not be cussed at this time. The matter was discussed informally with Counci' Mr . Kline. City Attorney Taylor stated that there were complicated agreements be- the parties within the ownership, and he did not recommend that this rule on any matter without all parties being present. Councilman Knudsen restated his position to Mr. Taylor. The discussi< tinned informally. Mayor Martinez stated that the Council, must rely Attorney Taylor ' s advice. lie requested that Mr. Kline submit a letter City Manager Mitchell stating his position and spelling out his reque., This would be studied by Attorney Taylor and Mr . Schindler . Conditional Use Permits Nos. 275 and 276 - Steve Reeder - Request for Mr . Reeder requested Council give final approval to his project statil lie had completed all but one requirement as outlined for Conditional I mit Nos . 275 and 276. Mr. Mitchell advised Council that this would establish a bad preceden- would burden the staff and possibly lead to errors . The matter was d, briefly, and Mr . Mitchell reminded Council that this evening he will an adjourned Council meeting. It was recommended that Mr . Reeder coml his requirement and bring the request to Council at the next meeting will. be prior to July 1, 1978. P sition 13 City Manager Mitchell addressed Council concerning the impact of Prop( 13 ' s revenue raising limitations as relates to the City' s ability to r with the intense growth which exists . Mr. Mitchell described the res( rIpc-i -- innq mirlp 4f- f-lip mn.qf- r€-r-pnf- Rnx7irnnmPnf-,41 Roview rnmmift-ee meef Mr. Mitchell added that possibly the City should consider smaller lots in order to serve more homes and more people. When asked if he would recommend action, Mr. Mitchell replied that he recom- mends limitation on removal of property from the Agricultural Preserve, limi-' tation on zone changes, and establishment of an Urban Limit Dine. Councilman DeMirjyn moved that the minimum lot size, from this time forward, be 9,000 square feet rather than 7, 200 square feet. In the ensuing discussion were the following subjects : Hardship problems caused by a change of density, streets being used as dividing lines between zones rather than rear lot lines ; lot sizes in other areas, including Sunset Drive; a recommended slowing down of development until the impact of Proposi_ tion 13 is more apparent; and the costs and staff time required by the EIR.. Following this discussion, Councilman DeMirjyn restated his motion as follows : that all R-1 minimum lot sizes be increased to a minimum of 9, 000 square feet:. Councilman Riordan seconded the motion and specified that this would apply to new developments and not to property currently under tentative maps . This: motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AWES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember Elliott ABSENT: None Where being no further business, the Council adjourned to a personnel session;. Park Commission - Can motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Mr . Edward Butler was reappointed to the Park. Commission for a five- year term, Traffic Commission - On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Mr . Ronald Stutt, Mr. Jim Celano, and Mr. John Iatfield were re- appointed for four-year terms on the Traffic Commission. Mr. Elliott also announced that there would be no Traffic Commission meeting in June,. Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen briefly explained the cuts which will be initiated by the Recreation Department in order to continue the sum- mer recreation program inspite of their slashed budget. Ile stated that the schools will give no financial support to the Recreation Department, in the fiscal 1979-80 year but will allow the use of school property at Orangewood High School and the school grounds on which recreational programs are held. Mr . Mitchell reminded. Council that the City budget session will be 'field on ,lune 22, beginning at 8 :20 A.M. and that additional recommendations for some funding to carrying on a skeleton recreation program is being proposed in this budget. Councilman Riordan commented that a recreation program is doubly important when summer school is being curtailed. Public Works Commission - The Public Works Commission met and considered the problems of drainage. The Commission has a study committee working on fees for a drainage control system, TIONS AND PETITIONS man DeMlrlyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Mitchell gave a brief report on the development status o: EDA Grant application entered into by the City in connection with f.iv4 cities . A breakfast Sunday, June 25 between 7:30 and 11 :00 A.M. was announced Redlands Municipal Airport, Councilman DeMirjyn reported a complaint concerning the use of the Ci- by employees after hours. Mr. DeMirjyn stated that he informed the c. that many employees are on call at all hours, day and night, that the lines run into Mentone and Yucaipa, and need to be serviced.. Also mai employees attend evening meetings. Mr . Mitchell pointed out that the Redlands ' cars have decals on them: that the County cars are everywhe. no decals . Cl'l ' MA'AC ERS Easement on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the s Plymouth unanimously accepted a pipeline easement from Plymouth Village of Red. Village` to the City in connection with on-site water matin and sewer main i_nst, for their new developement. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, an Flock meat between San Bernardino County and the City of Redlands for appli, Grant for Block Grant Funds for two projects in the City of Redlands - one '. Funds the rehabilitation of the Smiley Library, and second the rehabilitatis Sylvan Plunge _ was unanimously approved. Option 3 Contracts with Option E water were unanimously approved on motion of + Water man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, between the City of Red.. Contract and Myrtle I . Curtis as widow of Raymond T. Curtis . Councilman Elliott brought a recommendation from the B.I .D. concerning Parking; rehabilitation of Parking dot No. 3. Two plans had been submitted to Lot 3 membership and the majority chose Plan 2 which included removal of th, Paan ll i.ng, resurfacing and installation of planters and sprinkler system acs to City Code. These standards are required of all developers within of Redlands and have been complied with on all recent parking lot ins tions Mr. Elliott then moved to adopt Plan 27 this was seconded by man DeMirjyn. Councilman Riordan gave a lengthy report on the minority view point a meeting and pointed out that much money could be saved by doing a simj Plan 1 clean-swap job, demolishing the building, and minimal resurfacing. A s, man Riordan, lost having only two AYE votes . Councilman Elliott ' s motion to approve Plan 2 conforming to City standards lost by the following roll call vote. .AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn and. Elliott NOES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Riordan, Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None Councilman Riordan than restated her original motion to accept Plan I and add lighting. This was unanimously adopted, with Councilman Elliott quali- fying his vote that he had voted yes only in order to expedite use of the lot. (Councilman Knudsen seconded this motion. ) The B. I.D. budget submitted for Council approval over the signature of Jean M. Williamson, Chairman of the Downtown Redlands Business Improvement Dis- trict., was unanimously approved on motion. of Councilman.. DeMir]'y , seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion. of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous acceptance was given to a Grant Deed from Ruth Holmes to the City of Redlands, for a well site located on Terracina Boulevard, northerly of Olive Avenue. The opportunity to purchase a new 1978 disposal truck. for $49, 889. 94 with a l net saving of $4, 000, 00 was approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Authorization was given for an additional. appropria- tion in the amount specified. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given to the appointment of the following to the Board of Park- ion arrion "ng Place Commission: William Blatnik, Clare Day, henry Lowy, Ross Maddox, and Robert Dacey. Mr. Mitchell brought a notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of a licensIp transfer in the name of Fed.-Mart Stores . ' 'ORNEY Council discussed briefly with Attorney Taylor recent law suits in connection with the Fair Political Practices Bureau and also in connection with conflicts of interest in another city. :Bills and salaries were authorized paid as approved by the Finance Committee Mr. Mitchell reminded Council of the budget session at 8 :30 A.M. on Thursday Tune 22 and requested that the Council adjourn to an adjourned regular meet- ing before July l.. Following discussion, on motion, the Council agreed to adjourn to a Thursday morning meeting at 11 :00 A.M. on June 29,