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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10031978-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES : of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 3, 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. PRESS Oddie J. Martinez, Jr . , Magor Chresten M. Knudsen, Nice Mayor Charles G. DeMir yn, Councilman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Barbara Gram Riordan, Councilman H. L . Archbold., Acting City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Dern, Redlands ,Daily Facts Mike Murphy, Ban Bernardino Sun ABSENT Done The meeting was opened with thefledge of allegiance, followed by tf cation by Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr . Mr , Jim Celano presented an award from the Automobile Club of South( California and the AAA to the City of Redlands for the outstanding I This bid will be referred to the Office of Community Development for study and recommendation. HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1656, an ordinance of the City Council for adoption of Zone Change No. 201. . Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing of this zone change. 'ie Speaking briefly in favor of this zone change was Mr . Garfield M. Quimby, 556 1255 Amethyst, Mentone. Mr . Quimby pointed out that there are 4, 000 resi-- -iange dents living near this proposed supermarket and drug store complex and he feels they will be well served by the installation. No further comments being forthcoming from the audie=nce, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1656 was adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordi- nance in full on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following roll call vote. AYES ; Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: None ABSENT: None 3 ON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 3, 1978, at 3 ;00 P.M. Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott~., Riordan; Mayor Martinez; City Attorney Taylor None Appeal two Decision of Planning Commission of September 12, 1978 - Tentative, Tract No. 10113 - Robert E. Mills Mr . Robert Mills addressed Council concerning requirements outlined in the tentative approval of Tract.. No. 10113 . Mr. Mills dial not speak to the first item on his printed appeal; he spoke concerning the requirement that the acreage between Scenic Drive and the bluff of the Santa Ana Raver be dedicated to the City for a future park. Mr. Malls pointed out that all developers were required by City ordinance to pay .into the Park Acquisition' Fund and expressed the opinion -that. the City should purchase from him the land to be dedicated as future parka Council discussed the land in question, noting that it is property along the bluff of the Santa Ana River; it is on the General Plan Map as park land; and San Bernardino County Flood Control has specified that this prop_ erty will not be built upon due to potential flood hazard. Director of Planning Schindler pointed out that the property will not be buildable and would seem to be a liability to the owner as it would re- quire maintenance and taxes would be paid upon the property. He estimated that between Orange and Hudson Streets there exists between 30 and.. 35 acres of similar land. Mr. Schindler added that the Flood Control stated that: it would be betwee=n 20 and 30 years before adequate flood control was provided for this land. Councilman Riordan recommended the donation of the property to the City in return for a tax credit to the developer. Councilman Elliott pointed out that .it would be foolish for the City to undertake maintenance of this n t".1 rp a r p r'"3- {""t n i]n o 7 1 m A n V n t 7 t9 C ra Y"! =n r rN n rI ca fI tions as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 26 and adding the Planning Department Requirement No. 11: that the dev( be permitted to dedicate or not dedicate to the City, for park purp( that property from the bluff to Scenic Drive; that this property be on the map as "not buildable" ; that a recorded instrument be provid( ing that Parcel "A" is not buildable at this time; and also that the oiler provide for run-off water protection for homes on the east boui said tract. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilmai the above recommendation was adopted by the following roll call vote AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Ma: NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None 3. R.P.C. No. 482 - Zone Change No. 203 - Robert E. Mills That R. P.C. No. 482, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 203, creating a change of zone from A-1, (Agricull District to R-S (Suburban Residential) District for approximately D located at the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and LaSalle Stre( approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman R.P.C. No. 482 was unanimously adopted and Ordinance No. 1658, an o' of the City Council to establish Zone Change No. 203, was introduce( laid over under the rules with public hearing set for October 17, 1(. 7 :00 P.M. 4. R.P.C. No. 483 - Zone Chanqe No. 207 - William and June Lane That R. P.C. No. 483, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 2077, creating a change of zone from I-P (Industrl- District to C-M (Commercial Industrial) District for approximately acres located at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Alabama St.. approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman R.P.C. No. 483 was unanimously adopted and Ordinance No. 1659, an of of the City Council to establish Zone Change No. 207, was given fir; ing of the title and laid over under the rules and public hearing a( October 17, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 5. R.P.C. No. 484 - Zone Change No. 208 - Metro Construction _Cor porati( That R.P.C. No. 484, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 208, a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) Dist] C-M (Commercial Industrial) District for approximately 2 . 1 acres lo( the west side of Alabama Street approximately 600 feet south of Red Boulevard, be approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded Councilman Elliott, R.P.C. No. 484 was approved and Ordinance No. D ordinance of the City Council for adoption of Zone Change No. 208, first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with public set for October 17, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 6. R.P.C. No. 485 - Zone Chan_q(l No. 209 - John Moore That R.P.C. No. 485, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 209, a change of zone from I-P (Industrial.,) Dist] M-1 (Light Industrial) District for approximately 3 .87 acres locate( of and adjacent to Park Avenue and west of Tennessee Street, be appy On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R, 485 was unanimously adopted and Ordinance No. 1661, an ordinance of Council for adoption of Zone Change No. 209, was given first readinc title and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for Oct( 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 7 . R.P.C. No. 486 - Zone Chane No. 2l0 - 3rattain Contractors, Inc, That R.P.C. No. 486, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 210, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) Dist "etaiNavcwu U1 a. 1. UepalLmenLs as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 26 1-978. 0n motio of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation; of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted. Tentative Map Tract No. 10551 - Robert and In rid Mack That the tentative map of Tract No. .10551 located on the south side of Fern: Avenue approximately 550 feet west of Redlands Boulevard, R-2-2000,; Zone, 7 lots, be approved subject to all departmental recommendations as outlined; in Planning Commission minutes dated September 26, 1973 and in reference to the plot submitted on September 26, 1970 to the Planning Commission and labeled "received by the Planning .Department, September 25, 1973. " on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Council . Conditional Use Permit No. 297 - Atlantic Richfield Com an - Final A�x�roval All requirements as outlined in. Council minutes dated July 5, 1.973 for Conditional Use Permit No. 297 having been complied with, it is the recom- mendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given C.U.P. No. 297. 0n motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, approval. of C.U.P. No. 297 was given by the following roll call vote: AYES : Concilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn, because he disapproves of grocery stores in connection with service stations ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3529 - A ricultural Preserve Resolution No. 3529, a resolution of the City Council to remove Parcels Number 163-291--02, 167-101-06, and 167-101-03 from the Agricultural Pre- serve, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Tract No. 9701 - BB Ranch and Apollo Development - Final A royal All requirements as outlined. in Council minutes dated March 1, 1977 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9701. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, final approval was given this tract by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: None ABSTAIN. Councilmember Knudsen ABSENT: None Presentation by Mr . LarrV Hendon Mr. Hendon, Staff Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission, a state commission, came to speak on two matters - the Sphere of Influence Zine between Redlands, Loma Linda, and. San Bernardino; and the effects upon, San Bernardino County cities of Proposition 13. Mr . Hendon reported that a developer with property in the Loma Linda and Redlands spheres of influence had requested a change in the line to the west from California Street, and he stated that he would like to learn.. whether Redlands would wish to again study and negotiate these spheres of influence with the Cities of Loma . Linda and San Bernardino in order to accomodate this developer. Mr. Hendon spoke of the Governor ' s Urban Strategy which is a plan for city growth from interior outward and described his personal views regarding Redlands " expansion of water and sewer service outward from the city limits;. mr. tienaon acturessect tne projD-Lems racing municipailzies cairn aii an: tax removed, and questioned whether citizens will ultimately be sat, to have the State and County handling their funds, as is now the ca! advised cities to be active through the League of California Cities their Legislators to work on new formulas for solving the problems . Hendon added that half the cities in the County are hurrying to ann, half are retreating from such action. Councilman Elliott reminded to proceed very carefully, stressing th; police and fire services are weakened in proportion to the distance from the central city. Mayor Martinez stated that the City will continue to serve water an, outside the City within the Zone of Influence. Planning Director Schindler explained to Council that the location lines dividing the Spheres of Influence of Loma Linda and West Redl, established by the City Councils of the two cities, and requested a statement on the part of the Council regarding future annexations . added that there is increasing concern from the County Flood Contro, ing the properties east of Wabash Avenue. 4pusiEg_g2mmission - At this time Council received a recommendation the Housing Commission brought by Reverend Robert Wallace, chairman The Housing Commission recommends that the Council consider action a rent rollback to May 31, 1978 for trial until December 31, 1978. stated that there is evidence of numerous increases in rent in one Reverend Wallace also reported that a significant number of signatu, been brought to the Housing Commission on petitions requesting the action. Rent Councilman Knudsen requested that the Commission study action taken Rollback other cities and the legal ramifications of such actions and, if po Proposal bring a report to the Council meeting of October 17th. Mr. Arthur Gregory of 1520 Crown Street brought copies of a Los Ang Times article of September 21, 1978, Mr . Gregory also read the art full . It pointed out that a compulsory rent rollback would punish landlords for the excesses of a few, and severely handicap the land who has shown restraint and consideration. Mr . Gregory further sta if rent control is being considered, the matter should be handled b commission composed of realtors, property owners, and tenants . Mrs Atkinson informed Council that May 31st was chosen for the date the rollback would be effective because this was the day on which grope owners received the tax advantage brought about by the passage of P tion 13 . Appointment On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, M Gonzales was unanimously appointed to the Housing Commission. Public Works Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported that the Publ Storm Drain Commission has studied and will present recommendations for storm d to the public flag buttons for donations on November 9th and 10th, 1978, ICA` ION S Councilman Elliott brought to Council attention several letters to the Editor regarding the rerouting of the $9,000 originally designated for the ;.. Dal turfing of Crafton and Kimberly Schools . He added that one letter spoke of funds which had been raised by children and the PTA members . Mr. Elliott wished to make it very clear that the $9,000 transferred by the City Council was entirely a municipal fund. Ordinance No. 1657, adopting Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical., Housing, Solar Energy, and Electrical Codes will have public hearing on October 17, 1978. 3l NESS 112pointmenty On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Mr . Chris Christiansen was formally and unanimously appointed City Manager of the City of Redlands to be effective as soon as possible, ion Resolution No. 3530, a resolution of the City Council approving the appl .- 3530 cation for Grant Funds available under the State Litter Control Recycling and Resource Recovery Act of 1977 and authorizing the City Manager as agent; for the City in all of the negotiations , was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Resolution No. 3531, a resolution of the City Council authorizing the City lawers of Redlands to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for implementation of = t and economic development action program, and appointing Councilmember Elliott > ent as a voting member, Councilman Riordan as a deputy to the designated Councilman, and Judy Jorgensen as staff representative for the City of Redlands to serve on the Governing Board, was unanimously adopted on motion: of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. :ion Resolution No. 3532, a resolution of the City Council renaming a portion.. 1532 of Eucalyptus Drive to become Franklin Avenue, was unanimously adopted on n Ave. motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. .ion Resolution No. 3533, a resolution of the City Council amending the salary 533 schedule and compensation plan for the City, pertaining to redesi.gnations 5 within the Planning and Community Development Department and personnel Corks additions in the Police Department and Public Works Department., was unani- mously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. have been a fatal accident but fortunately the driver ' s injuries we,- minor . Councilman Knudsen reported that the contractor responsible the trench in the middle of the street had placed appropriate stree, cadet; warning of the trench, but sometime during the evening the ba. were removed. Skid marks indicated the driver ' s frantic effort to the trench. Reward Speaking with emotion at the senselessness of this dangerous act, C( For man Knudsen then offered a reward of $100. 00 for information leadin€ Information arrest and conviction of the person committing this overt act of vi( He also urged that other funds be forthcoming . Mr. DeMirjyn also o� $100.00 . Additional funds may be deposited in the keeping of Tom 0 City Treasurer. Anyone having information should call Chief of Police Robert Brickl, 793-2344 and ask to speak with him personally. In this manner , the of the informant will be kept confidential. Mayor Martinez welcomed the members of High School Government Class sent in the audience, Mr. Almgren ' s, Mr . DeMirjyn ' s and some studen Mr. Mutt ' s class. CITY MANAGER The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the widenin, Bid Calls Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street at the northeast corner of the int Street i WideningThe work will consist of construction of pavement, curb, gutter, an, Street walks and is a Gas Tax project. The City Clerk was also authorized Sweeper$ advertise for bids for the purchase of two street sweepers for the Department. These authorizations were given unanimously on motion Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, an tion was given for the Public Works Department to apply for State G State Grant Assistance to provide funds to clear, grade, and sterilize a strip Assistance mately 50 feet wide and the full length of the runway on the north Airport : This project will be added to the application approved by the Counc June 6, 1978. A request from the Murray Webber Development Company for water and Tract service to proposed Tract No. 9980, which is located at the end of No. 9980 Drive adjacent to the City' s east boundary line, was discussed at 1 Public Works Commission and unanimously referred to the Public Works Commission for study o Refeiral age problems on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilor Knudsen, Melanie Cassara and Jim Foster also spoke. Funds On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, a and Public Works Grant, Audit $1, 000. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, author .- zation. for the Finance Department to apply all Federal Anti.-Recessional banal monies received during FY 78-79 toward salaries . The $2, 121 additional appropriation for the Police Department was approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. A claim (Elward) against the City was denied in routine manner and referred to the City ' s insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Council adjourned this meeting at 8;00 P.M. , on motion, to an adjourned regular meeting tomarrow, October 4, 1978, at 3 :00 P.M. Next regular meeting, October 17, 1978. f f � Mayor of the City'- of Red1a d ..' r 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0