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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10171978-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo- cation by Reverend Roy Lewis of The New Life Church. Minutes of the meetings of October 3, 4, and 11, 1978 were approved as submitted. On October 3, 1978 two bids were opened and publicly declared for the installation of Sylvan Park lighting. The bids were greatly over the ark estimate but were referred to the Office of Community Development for stud� Ig and recommendation. It is recommended at this time that the bids be re- jected and the Public Works Department re-study the requirements and rebid on this item. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation was unanimously approved by the City Council. The following bid for the improvement of the northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street was opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date. Matich Corporation of Colton, California in the amount of $15, 602.00. ?Ment This bid was referred to the Department of Public Works for study and at this time it is recommended that award be made to the Matich Corporation as the bid meets all specifications and is well within the estimate. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this depart- mental recommendation was unanimously approved by the City Council and the bid awarded to the Matich Corporation in the amount of $15, 602.00. Bids were also opened at this time and place for the furnishing of two street sweepers : F.M.C. Corporation $52, 042.00 Pomona, California (optional Diesel Engine) 6o648.00 Freeman Equipment, Inc. $56, 944.00 Santa Fe Springs, California (optional Diesel Engine) 6, 572.00 Bids were referred to the Public works Department for study. It is the recommendation that the bid be awarded to the F.M.C. Corporation whose bid is well within the estimate in the amount of $58, 690.00. Lange and Runkel, Inc. 6, 743. 97 Redlands, California on recommendation from the department that award be made to the Hatf. Bid Buick whose bid is the lowest bid and fully meets the specifications Award man Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, moved for the award to Buick in the amount of $6,623. 31 EUBLIC-XEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance N( an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the ordinance Code to ; the 1976 Editions of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Hou: and Solar Energy Codes, and the 1978 Edition of the Electric Code. I Ordinance Martinez opened this meeting as a public hearing for any questions o: No. 1657 ments concerning these code changes. None being forthcoming, the pul Amending hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1657 was unanimously at O.rdinande Code on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, wit] of reading of the ordinance in full by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mi Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on the fQ; zoning ordinances : Ordinance Ordinance No. 1658, and ordinance of the City of Redlands for adopti( No. 1658 Zone Change No. 203, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District Zone (Suburban Residential) District for approximately 10 acres of properl Change ted on the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and LaSalle Street. Ordinande Ordinance No. 1659, an ordinance of the City of Redlands for adoptioi No. 1639 Zone Change No. 207. This is a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) Zone to C-M (Commercial Industrial) District for approximately 5. 99 acres Change property located on the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Alabama I Ordinance No. 1660, an ordinance of the City of Redlands for adoptiol Ordinance Zone Change No. 208. This is a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) No. 16( 0 Zone to C-M (Commercial industrial) District for approximately 2 .1 acres Change erty located on the west side of Alabama Street, approximately 600 f( south of Redlands Boulevard. Ordinande Ordinance No. 1661, an ordinance of the City of Redlands for adoptiol No. 16(l Zone Change No. 209, This is a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) Zone to M-1 (Light Industrial) District for approximately 3.87 acres of pi Change located south of and adjacent to Park Avenue and West Tennessee Stre( Mayor Martinez now opened the meeting again as a public hearing for i 1662. This is an ordinance of the City Council for Zone Change No. 210. Mayor Martinez again declared the meeting open as a public hearing and explained that this would be a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District e to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 4.85 acres of 2 property located on the south side of San Bernardino Avenue, adjacent to and west of Webster Street extended. There being no comments or questions con- cerning this zone change, Mayor Martinez again declared the public hearing closed, and Ordinance No. 1662 was adopted with the waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council- man Riordan, by the following roll call votes AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn, for the reason that we already have too many R-1 lots in that area. ABSENT: None Public Hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. ' e 1663, an ordinance amending the Redlands Ordinance Code by the adoption of 3 the 1976 Uniform Fire Code, and on Ordinance No. 1664, an ordinance of the e City of Redlands amending the Ordinance Code requirements for fencing of swimming pools. Mayor Martinez again opened the meeting as a public hearing 'Cle for questions or comments concerning these two ordinances . None being forth - 64 coming, the public hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, each ordinance was adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinances in full by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None ITZONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Don Carlson of 1345 Pacific Street, repeated his request made in January and June for relief from the problem of his hidden driveway exit which canna be seen from the top of the hill on Pacific Street. Mr . Carlson stated that the posting of a speed sign and the sign stating "Hidden Driveway" have not solved the problem. He requests that the street be re-engineered. Following lengthy discussion with Mr. Carlson, the matter was referred to the Depart- ment of Public Works on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.. Mr. Dick Glascock of 71.0 Coronado Drive addressed Council with a request for City-provided water for the proposed turfing at Crafton and Kimberly Schools which parents intend to provide, Mr . Glascock stated that this would cost about $450.00 per year per school. Councilman Knudsen stated that this matter had been under consideration at 4- 1 7 --4- 1 - -1 —4—A n.vti 4-4 1 n-"4- -tin v 4 r into this area of 44 homes. Following his presentation, on motion o man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Council ordered that C Street be continued through to Cypress Avenue as a requirement for f approval of tentative map Tract No. 9689. Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Counci regular meeting thereof held on October 17, 1978, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; Attorney Taylor Absent: None 1 . R.P.C. No. 488 - Zone Change No. 212 - A. C. Nejedly That R. P. C. No. 488, a resolution of the Planning Commission appro Zone Change No. 212, a zone change from A-1 (Agriculture) District t (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 9. 5 acres loc the north side of Lugonia Avenue approximately 1, 330 feet east of Oc Drive, be approved. on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Co Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 488 was approved by the City Council. Ordinance 1667, an ordinance of the City Council to establish Zone Change No. introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for 7, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. 2. R.P.C. No. 487 - Amendment No. 136 to Zoning ordinance No. 1000 _ That R.P.C. No. 487, a resolution of the Planning Commission recomme adoption of Amendment No. 136 to Zoning ordinance No. 1000, Section C-1 Zone Regulations, proposing to increase the maximum lot size fro, acres to four acres, be approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, by Councilman Elliott, Amendment No. 136 to Zoning Ordinance No. 100 approved by the City Council and ordinance No. 1666, an ordinance of City Council for adoption of Amendment No. 136 to Ordinance No. 1000 introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for 7, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. 3. Tentative Map Tract No. 8594 - KKK Corporation That the tentative map of Tract No. 8594, located between Cypress Av Clifton Avenue approximately 100 feet west of Harding Drive, 14 lots Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments tained in Planning Commission minutes dated October 10, 1978, and ad, Fire Department Recommendation No. 4 and suggesting that the develop with the Advisory Committee. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seco Councilman Knudsen, this matter was tabled for study and staff recom in as much as the representative of the KKK Corporation addressed Co requesting waiver of the ordinance requirement to cover the open dra tween this and the adjoining property. 4. Tentative Map (Revised) Tract No. 10113 - Robert E. Mills That the revised tentative map of Tract No. 10113, located on the no of Pioneer Avenue approximately 330 feet west of Church Street, 73 14 Zone, be approved subject to the requirements of all departments as in Planning Commission minutes dated October 10, 1978, and adding Fi Department Recommendation No. 2; revision of Sewer Division Recommen, No. 3; and adding Planning Department Requirement, No. 13; Lot A be m in a weed-free conditdon. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded Councilman Riordan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission wa by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan, Mayor Marti,, NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Council concurred in the decision that the maps for Lot A be marked has been studied and an ordinance developed. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, these recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved and a moratorium on condominium conversions adopted, Iterim Ordinance No. 3, to provide time for study and development of proper controls and guidelines. Tentative Map Tract No. 10461 - LANDCO Development Corporation That the tentative map of Tract No. 10461, located on the northwest corner of Church Street and Pioneer Avenue, 34 lots, R-1 Zone, be approved subject to recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission mintues dated October 10, 1978, and subject to including the revised Sewer Recommendation No. 3; the final map to show Lot A as not buildable per San Bernardino County Flood Control requirements ; and adding Planning Department Requirement No. 9 showing Lot A to be maintained in a weed-free condition. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Tract No. 9613 - Lewis Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 21, 1976, hav- ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9613. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, final approval was unanimously given Tract No. 9613. Tract No. 9689 - Lewis Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated February 1, 1977* hav- ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9689. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, final approval was unanimously given Tract No. 9689 subject to the opening of Clover Street as a through street, if found necessary by the Traffic Commission. Tract No. 9947 - Lee-Jay Development Company - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 5, 1977, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9947. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, final approval was unanimously given Tract No. 9947. Tract No. 9959 - El Dorado Properties - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 3, 1978, hav- ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 9959. On motion of Councilman DeMirjYn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, final approval was unanimously given Tract No. 9959. Tract No. 10028 - Don Mosco - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 15, 1977, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be given Tract No. 10028. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final approval was unanimously given Tract No. 10028. Tract No. 10109, Phase II - Blackmon & Andrews Development Company - Final 15. Tract No. 10360 - El Dorado Properties - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 3, 197, ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Dep that final approval be given Tract No. 10360. On motion of Councilm DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final approval was unanimo- given Tract No. 10360. 16. Tract No. 10551 - Robert and Ingrid Mack - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 3, 197 ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Dep that final approval be given Tract No. 10551. On motion of Councilm DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, final approval was unanimo- given Tract No. 10551. 17. Conditional Use Permit No. 273, Phase III - El Dorado Properties - F a2proval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 19, 1977, been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Departm, final approval be granted Conditional Use Permit No. 273, Phase III. motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this mandation was unanimously approved by the City Council. 18. Conditional Use Permit No. 283 - Robert and Ingrid Mack - Final Appx( All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 20, . having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning I meat that final approval be granted Conditional Use Permit No. 283. tion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman El'liott, this re4 ation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved by the Cit, 19. Conditional Use Permit No. 298 - El Dorado Properties - Final Approve All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 5, 1978, 1 been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Departmi final approval be granted Conditional Use Permit No. 298. on motion Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendat, the Planning Department was unanimously approved by the City Council 20. Conditional Use Permit No. 299 - Russ industries - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 5, 1978, 1 been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Departm( final approval be granted Conditional Use Permit No. 299. On motion c ilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation Planning Department was unanimously approved by the City Council. 21. Conditional Use Permit No. 300 - El Dorado Properties - Final Approv All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated June 20, 1978, been complied with; it is the recommendation of the Planning Departm( final approval be granted Conditional Use Permit No. 300. On motion cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation Planning Department was unanimously approved by the City Council. 22. Tract No. 10143 - C-Y Development Corporation - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 5, V ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depi that, final approval be given Tract No. 10143. On motion of Councilmi seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final approval was unanimously given 10143. Loma Linda-West Redlands sphere of Influence Mr. John Blayney presented the Growth Management Report, apologized for the lateness of the presentation, and read through it with the Council explain- ing each section in detail. Mr. Blayney also answered questions from Coun- cil and from the audience. After thanking Mr. Blayney for the work, Council concurred that they would adjourn this evening 's meeting to an adjourned meeting on October 31, 1978, at 1:30 P.M. at which time they would have studied the report and be prepared to make a public statement. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, to a peraonnel session. Traffic Commission - On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Joe Iello, Jr. , was appointed as student member of the Traffic Commission. Council considered the recommendation from the Traffic Commission that the eastern most driveway on Pearl Street, near Orange, entering into the Fed- Mart parking, and the MJ's on Q be closed due to the traffic hazards caused by stacking of cars into Pearl Street. Mr. Miles J. Syrett owner of MF ' s stated that closing this driveway would eliminate his business and added that he had a $100, 000.00 commitment re- Q maining on his lease. Mr. Syrett reviewed the history of his businews at that location, mentioned change of ownership at Fed-Mart and described his present difficulties. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Attorney Taylor was requested to "look over the lease" and communicate with Fed-Mart to see what action could be brought about to move the driveway approximately 65 feet westerly to allow more space for cars stacking within the private parking area. Housing Commission - Housing Commission Chairman Wallace presented three recommendations to Council from the recent Housing Commission meeting. 1. A request that the City adopt an ordinance to permit individually owned mobile home lots in a Community Cooperative type of mobile home park. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this was referred to staff for study. 2. Chairman Wallace stated that in place of the original recommendation to Council at the meeting of October 3, 1978 calling for a rollback of rents, the Commission now requests the following: iew a) Council appoint a special committee composed of owners and renters to study the impact of rent control. This would be called a Rent Review Board and should be appointed as soon as possible. , ,UM b) That in the meantime Council adopt a moratorium to maintain rents at the present level. le c) That Council create a Hot Line to receive complaints and gather information regarding rent problems.. tenants with eviction notices. Miss Judy Pelka also spoke urgently ing Council action. She stated that she had 540 signatures of petit asking for some type of rent control. Mr. F. L. Nichols defended th honest landlords and added that Proposition 13 was not a great boon Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, moved that staff Attorney make recommendations for structure of committee and Hot Lin report on November 7th. Councilman DeMirjyn objected to this delay as giving greedy landlord opportunity to raise rents even more. He recommended a moratorium t rents at the rent level of October lst, with the moratorium to be in until January lst, in order to establish procedures. Councilman Riordan stated that this would be isolating a group withi community and not including others ; she urged the establishment of a Board and a Hot Line for communications concerning rents. Mrs . Page that a rent moratorium would not injure any honest owners. Mr. Jim spoke urging free enterprise to solve all problems. Councilman Knudsen again moved, seconded by Councilman Riordan, to a a Review Board and requested that the Housing Commission present nam the Council prior to November 7th in order that the Council may make ments. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martin NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None 3 . Reverend Wallace then presented the third recommendation from Housing Commission: The City Council take a negative posit&on in regards to Proposition R. Mayor Martinez stated that the Council received the Blayney Growth M meat Report during the afternoon session and will adjourn to an adjo regular meeting on October 31st at which time they will announce the assessment on growth and address Proposition Rz Dr. Kenneth Roth addressed the Council and presented a written state questioning the ethics of and expressing concern regarding the Hous Commission recommendation to the Council on Proposition R- Dr. Roth he believed Commissioner Harold Hagen used his position on the City' Commission improperly in making the motion; in statements of half-tr, and inuendoes; and in dominating two recently appointed Commissioner false statements concerning Proposition R. Dr. Roth further pointed that Mr. Hagen has an interest in the Sunrise Ranch Project which mi incur difficulties if Proposition R passed. Public works Commission, spoke concerning- Public Works study of Tract No. 9980, beyond the eastern city limits. The owners of this tract wish to f annex to the City in order to have City water and sewer service. Mr. Munn on related engineering advantages to the City to control future street align- ment in the area. Council discussed the complexity of providing fire add police service, and following this discussion; on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, unanimously denied the application for annexation. Councilman DeMirjyn then moved that the City provide sewer service and the s development make other arrangements for water. This motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan, and unanimously adopted. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Riordan, unanimous approval was given to the recommend- , ation from the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission to add to the Register the home known as the I. N. Hoag home at 816 East High Avenue. mIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the follow- ing were approved: a) Request for waiver of business license by the New Life Church for a parking lot sale to be held on November 8, 9, and 10, 1978. f b) Waiver of the fees for the use of the Redlands Bowl by the Redlands Community Music Association. c) Waiver of the license for the Jaycees to sell juice at the concerts. d) Waiver of a business 1�cense for An Art Adventure held by the Assist- ance League on May 12, 1979. e) Waiver of a business license for the High School French Class to hold a rummage sale on October 21, 1978. Mrs. Eleanor Preston of 1528 Lassen Street addressed Council requesting the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. She suggested the monies for this crossing light could be obtained through the Block Grant Funds. Also speaking were Mr. Dennis R Gibbons and Mrs. Anita Dmery. in this discussion the need for traffic signals at the Texas - Lugonia and Texas - Colton intersections were also discussed. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn,seconded by Councilman Elliott, authorization was given the staff to apply for state highway approval .for a light at Orange and Pennsylvania. NESS ic e Ordinance No. 1665, an ordinance of the City of Redlands creating a Local 25, 000 GVW Truck for the street division of Public Works. The Community Development Block Grant recommendations from the Counc the County Board of Supervisors was approved as submitted by the Cit Participation Aftisory Board with one change. On motion of Councilm Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Block Grant priority li CPAC was amended to add at Priority No. 4, the installation of traffic si Recomme da- with each next listed item shifted down one number. This motion was tions mously adopted by the City Council. Councilman Knudsen then moved t City indicate to the lead agency, the County Board of Supervisors, t City will assume the on-going cost and maintenance of the items list the Citizen Participation Advisory Committee list. Motion seconded Councilman Riordan and approved. A request for an agreement to authorize the placement of coin-operat Pin,o—ball I of skill in the Community Center was unanimously denied on motion of Games man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyb, seconded by Councilman Elliott, tb Declarations ing Declarations of Dedications to the City were unanimously accepte of a) From Alan M. and Michele S. Smokin and the Wilson Ranch for sure Dedications purposes in connection with Tract No. 10109. b) From the ADR Corporation, Emrick and Company, Inc. and the Clurm Company for street purposes in connection with Tract No. 10357. A claim against the City by Mike Polack was denied in routine manner Claim referred to the City' s insurance carrier on motion of Councilman DeM seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. tw quests submitted by Chief Robert Brickley were approved. The first, Police of a stationwagon to the Police Department for use in daily transpor Vehicles of large items instead of selling the wagon. Second, the return to Police Department one of the older police units originally designate sale. This police unit will be used in the "Officer Friendly" progr Bid Call on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, th Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for a new car for the Cit Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comm On motion the Council adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting at I on Tuesday, October 31, 1978. �L_ l