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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10031978-cc_CCv0002.pdf dLELT—ES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of ReOlandsi held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 3, 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. PR'9907- Oddie J. Martinez, Jr . , Mayor Chresten M. Knudden, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, councilman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman H. L. Archbold, Acting 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 t] cation by Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr , Mr. Jim Celano presented an award from the Automobile Club of Southt California and the AAA to the City of Redlands for the outstanding I Award trian safety program of the past year. Mr. Celano stated that the Presenttion I competed for this award among cities of 25, 000 to 50, 000 population, Inland Contractors, Inc. $75, 338.00 Redlands, California 21, 500.00 additive no bid deductive 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, ice Speaking briefly in favor of this zone change was Mr. Garfield M. Quimby, i56 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 audience, 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 rON 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. :11 Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez: City Attorney Taylor None Appeal to 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 did 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 River be dedicated to the City for a future park. Mr. Mills 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 park. 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 Judson Streets there exists between 30 and 35 acres of similar land. Mr. Schindler added that the Flood Control stated that it would be between 20 and 30 years before adequate flood control was provided for this land. .2� C A.'L_ 4- ^2 4- 4 that property from the bluff to Scenic Drive; that this property be on the map as "not buildable" ; that a recorded instrument be providi ing that Parcel "A" is not buildable at this time; and also that thl open provide for run-off water protection for homes on the east boui said tract. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilmaj the above recommendation was adopted by the following roll call voto 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 11 located at the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and LaSalle Strel 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, 11. 7 :00 P.M. 4. R.P.C. No. 483 - Zone Change No. 207 - William and June Lane That R.P.C. No. 483, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ad( of Zone Change No. 207, creating a change of zone from I-P (Industr: District to C-M (Commercial Industrial) District for approximately I 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 o: 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 s4 October 17, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. 5. R.P.C. No. 484 - Zone Change No, 208 - Metro Construction Corporate 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) Distj 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. 11 ordinance of the City Council for adoption of Zone Change No. 208, 1 first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with publit set for October 17, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 6. R.P.C. No. 485 - Zone Change No. 209 - John Moore That R.P.C. No. 485, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adc 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 app., 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 Change No. 210 - Brattain 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) Disl to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 4. 5 a< sated on the south side of San Bernardino Avenue adjacent to and we: Webster Street extended. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded That the tentative map of Tract No. 10360 located approximately 600 feet north of Barton Road and 670 feet east of Kansas Street, R-2-2000 Zone, 12 lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 26, 1978. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted. Tentative Map Tract No. 10551 - Robert and Ingrid 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, 1978 and in reference to the plot submitted on September 26, 1978 to the Planning Commission and labeled "received by the Planning Department, September 25, 1978. " 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 Company - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in council minutes dated July 5, 1978 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. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, approval of C.U.P. No. 297 was given by, the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers KnUcit4ni Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn, because he disapproves of grocery stores in connection with service stations ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3529 - Agricultural Preserve Resolution No. 3529, a resolution of the City Council to remove Parcels Number 168-291-02, 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 Approval 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 followingrollcall vote: AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Knudsen ABSENT: None Presentation by Mr. Larry Hendon Mr. Hendon, Staff Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission, a state commission, came to speak on two matters - the Sphere of influence Line 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. CL"V.LZWU IAV Lj= MUt--LVt-- UL"W"V11 1.11= 1jt--4�Ut-- L.-L 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. Housing Commission - 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 Rollbac,. other cities and the legal ramifications of such actions and, if po ProposesL 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 prope, owners received the tax advantage brought about by the passage of P. tion 13. Appointment on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, N Gonzales was unanimously appointed to the Housing Commission. Public Works Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported that the Publ. Storm Dcain Commission has studied and will present recommendations for storm d. Fees fees. He read the schedule of costs and stated that it was recommej be effective on January 1, 1979. is to set up a produce stand at the Farmer ' s Market as a tund raising project. Permission for the Veterans of World War I, Redlands Barracks 1370, to offer to the public flag buttons for donations on November 9th and 10th, 1978. ATIONS Councilman Elliott brought to Council attention several letters to the Editor regarding the rerouting of the $9,000 originally designated for the >al turfing of Crafton and Kimberly Schools . He added that one letter spoke )r of funds which had been raised by children and the PTA members. Mr. Elliott I wished to make it very clear that the $9, 000 transferred by the City Council was entirely a municipal fund. ;�ED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1657, adopting Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Housing, Solar Energy, and Electrical Codes will have public hearing on October 17, 1978. � NESS Appointment 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. on Resolution No. 3530, a resolution of the City Council approving the appli- 1 30 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 �Owers of Redlands to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for implementation of �Kt .III economic development action program, and appointing Councilmember Elliott >iaent as a voting member, Councilman Riordan as a deputy to the designated Councilman, and Judy Jorgensen as staff representative for the City of Redland,s to serve on the Governing Board, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Lon Resolution No. 3532, a resolution of the City Council renaming a portion 3532 of Eucalyptus Drive to become Franklin Avenue, was unanimously adopted on Lm Ave. motion of Councilman DeMixjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. on Resolution No. 3533, a resolution of the City Council amending the salary 33 schedule and compensation plan for the City, pertaining to redesignations Iq within the Planning and Community Development Department and personnel Works additions in the Police Department and Public Works Department, was unani- the trench in the middle of the street had placed appropriate stree cades 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 Informa:ion 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. Stutt's class . CITY MANAGER The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the widenin, Bid Cal'Ls Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street at the northeast cornet of the int Street The work will consist of construction of pavement, curb, gutter, an, Widenin�j Street walks and is a Gas Tax project. The City Clerk was also authorized Sweepers advertise for bids for the purchase of two street sweepers for the Department. These authorizations were given unanimously on motion i Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, au� tion was given for the Public Works Department to apply for State G. State Gsant Assistance to provide funds to clear, grade, and sterilize a strip Assistwice Airport mately 50 feet wide and the full length of the runway on the north 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. 998() Public orks Drive adjacent to the City' s east boundary line, was discussed at li commiss on and unanimously referred to the Public Works Commission for study o, Referral age problems on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmi Knudsen, Melanie Cassara and Jim Foster also spoke. Funds On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, as Airport tional appropriation of $1,400.00 from the Special Aviation Fund wa., Lightin ized in order to meet FFA requirements. nces encumbrances omitted from the previous list were unanimously approved as follows : Revenue Sharing, Legal Aid $1, 250; Public Works Grant, Audit $1,000; and Public Works Grant, Audit $1, 000. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, authori- zation for the Finance Department to apply all Federal Anti-Recessional nal 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. - Mayor of e t CityofRed lA� ffirk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0