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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06201978-cc_CCv0002.pdf _ Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was rather than 79 more lots be added to the 1, 858 acres of land already z 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. 1649 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. 195 potential severe traffic congestion which is developing on Lugonia Ave Mr. Dick Bradshaw, developer, congratulated the Council on their zonin this property into 7, 200 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. 195 adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None The following street resolutions were advertised for public hearing; t resolutions will order the work on the proposed street vacations, howe due to planning difficulties, the resolutions were given public hearin were not adopted. Resolution Resolution No. 3504 dealing with portions of Highland Avenue, Lincoln ft. 3EO4 Redlands Streets was held for public hearing. No comments being forth Street the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3504 was tab Vacatior motion of Councilman DeMir3yn, 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. 3505 explained that these are all remnant parcels of land adjacent to a dev Street Vacation area. No other comments or questions being forthcoming, the public he was declared closed. Resolution No. 3505 was tabled on motion of Coun Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Public hearing was then opened on Resolution No. 3506 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. 3506 was declared closed, and Res Street No. 3506 ordering the work closing a portion of Palm Avenue was, tabled Vacation motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMir3yn- O_B,L._L 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 programs and a waiver of business license for the Jaycees . on motion License cilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was th i a r erm es t hv th R 0 i f-v rniin r-i I - park at the corner of Fifth and State Streets be named Central Park as this L is a worthy name and descriptive of the entire downtown Redlands. Council congratulated Mrs . Patton on her continuing support of the City and thanked her for submitting this name. rON 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 - James Sloan, Jr. 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 DeMirj*yn, 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 complex 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 DeMir3*yn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. Tract No. 9950 - Presley of Southern California - Abandortment That the request for permission to abandon Tract No. 9950 consisting of 54 lots at the wouthwest corner of Lugonia 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 - William Stapakis - 90-Day 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 approved unanimously. Minor Subdivision No. 40 - Clifford L. Nestell - Final Approval 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 and the east side of Lot 5, in favor of Lots 3 and 4. My. 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 facili 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. Vanguard, Inc. - Re: June 6, 1978 Planning Minutes Councilman DeMirjyn requested that Mr. Robert Kline, executive directi 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 Kline explained that he would like the minutes to read that a need fo, 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 with 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 1 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. He 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 Approval Mr. Reeder requested Council give final approval to his project statil he 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 precedent would burden the staff and possibly lead to errors . The matter was d: briefly; and Mr. Mitchell reminded Council that this evening he will i an adjourned Council meeting. It was recommended that Mr. Reeder com) his requirement and bring the request to Council at the next meeting 1 will be prior to July 1, 1978. Proposition 13 City Manager Mitchell addressed Council concerning the impact of Prop( 13 ' s revenue raising limitations as relates to the City' s ability to ( with the intense growth which exists . My. Mitchell described the rest decisions made at the most recent Environmental Review Committee meet: require EIR reports on proposed developments, stating that these repos be very costly and inflate the price of houses. He recommended that ( consider slowing down zone chanaes, removals from the Aaricultural Prf 1.VL. 0LGC: LLWILt 1.110 r)1C.7G114 / , LVV .=L4t.ICLLc 1.CGU L.V 7, VVV �'.JUCLL= LcGL.. 0" 1 L•1.Lt,t.;L1CLJ. responded that he did not believe this would deter growth in any way, but would instead proliferate growth outward from the center; thus causing even longer drive-lines for police, fire, municipal services, sewer and water lines. 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 Line. 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 : Hardsh. p 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; AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember Elliott ABSENT.- None There being no further business, the Council adjourned to a personnel session. Park Commission - On 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 Hatfield 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. He 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 held on June 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 i=nr A Arninario -nn4-rn0 r_­tYa4-Am City Manager Mitchell gave a brief report on the development status o EDA Grant application entered into by the City in connection with fiv cities . A breakfast Sunday, June 25 between 7:30 and 1100 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 ma, employees attend evening meetings. Mr. Mitchell pointed out that the Redlands ' cars have decals on them; that the County cars are everywhe no decals . CX qAGER Easement On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the Plymout.'I unanimously accepted a pipeline easement from Plymouth Village of Red Village to the City in connection with on-site water main and sewer main Inst for their new developement. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, an Block ment 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 rehabilitati, Sylvan Plunge - was unanimously approved. Option B Contracts with Option B water were unanimously approved on motion of Water man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, between the City of Red Contract and Myrtle B. Curtis as widow of Raymond T. Curtis . Councilman Elliott brought a recommendation from the B.I.D. concernin, Parking rehabilitation of Parking Lot No. 3. Two plans had been submitted to Lot 3 membership and the majority chose Plan 2 which included removal of th Plan 11 ing, resurfacing and installation of planters and sprinkler system ac, 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 2; this was seconded by man DeMirj*yn. 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 simil Plan I clean-up job, demolishing the building, and minimal resurfacing. A s, to delay the matter for handling by the newly appointed Board of Park Commissioners was disapproved due to the possible cost increase which be done by putting in permanent surfacing now and planters and water lines at a later date. Councilman Knudsen 's motion to table, seconded by Council- 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 DeMixjyn and Elliott NOES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Riordan; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None Councilman Riordan then 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 DeMirjyh, 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 Al 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 ing Place Commission: William Blatnik, Clare Day, Henry Lowy, Ross Maddox, and Robert Lacey. Mr. Mitchell brought a notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of a license transfer in the name of Fed-Mart Stores . TORNEY 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 June 22 and requested that the Council adjourn to an adjourned regular meet- ing before July 1.