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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12051978-cc_CCv0002.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 5. 1978, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission items 3 :00 P.M, Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman Chris Christiansen, 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 invocation by Reverend Donald Weemhoff, Chaplain of the Redlands Cormnunit FOB various locations in Redlands 13 . 75 Paving 2. open graded, plant mixed asphalt: Material FOB Highland or Colton plant 12 .50 1979 FOB various locations in Redlands 15 .25 3 . No bid on rock screening or on liquid asphalt This bid was studied by the Pubic Works Department and at this tim recommended that as this bid submitted does not meet all needs of the bid be rejected and the Public Works Department be authorized advertise again with the bid opening to be on December 19, 1978. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, recommendation of the Public Works -Department was unanimously appr I ORAL PErITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Gloria Lee of the League of Women Voters addressed Council an sented a written letter which outlined concerns and recommendation the League of Women Voters, including appointment of an Advisory C to consider environmental, aesthetic, and historical aspects of th development of Redlands. A copy of Mrs. Lee ' s letter is on file. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission - Council action on Planning Commission recomm will be found on attached sheets. (Starting on Page 179) Traffic Commission - Councilman Elliott presented Resolution No. 3 Resolution resolution of the City Council ordering the installation of stop s No. 3549 Brookside Avenue at Bellevue Avenue making this a four-way stop. Stop Signs tion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resol No. 3549 was unanimously adopted. Housing Commission - A subcommittee of the Housing Commission meet Thursday, December 7th, at 7 :00 P.M. Recreation Commission Recreation Commission meets Thursday, Dec 14th, at 7:00 A.M. Public Works Commission Will meet Monday, December 11th, at 3 :30 APPLIcArIONS_AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, mous approval and waiver of business license requirement were give following: a) The March of Dimes, waiver for fund raising event, Mothers Mar Waivers Dimes, on January 20th and 22nd, 1979. of Business b) Request by the Redlands Art Association for an outdoor sale in Licenses Park, on December 7th to 9th, 1978. 670 City Council establishing limits upon the parking in the commercial dis- wn trict and on municipal parking lots in the City of Redlands, was unani- 9 mously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman tion Knudsen. This action was taken so the parking control could become 3550 effective before Christmas when it will be most necessary to have avail- able parking spaces. Ordinance No. 1650, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Ordinance Code to create a hillside grading ordinance ,and establishing nce criteria for excavation, grading, earthwork, construction fills, and 650 embankments in certain hillside areas, was given first reading on July 5, 19781 on July 18, 1978, it was tabled for study. At this time ordinance de No. 1650 has been removed from the table and was given second reading and 9 adopted on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, with waiver of reading of the ordinance in full by the following roll cal vote: AYES : Councilmembers, Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan7 Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None SqINESS Councilman Riordan brought to Council attention the condition of the Zanja eastward from University Street and requested clarification of pro- cedure to abate weeds, brush, and tree limbs. Following discussion, on Ent motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Public Works Department was requested to post the properties for abatement of weeds, brush, and tree limbs. Councilman DeMirjyn commented upon the directive in Proposition R that XiAIM the City has 90 days in which to prepare guidelines and procedures to con- trol future tract development within the City. Mr. DeMirjyn then moved Ents that a 90-day moratorium be established on new applications to the Plan- ning Department, i.e. for tracts, residential multiple developments or mobile homes as defined in Proposition R. This motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan and unanimously adopted. Mr. Jim coffin and Mr. Nevin Lemburg spoke briefly. Councilman Riordan remarked that the delay should assist the developers in order to better understand what guidelines will be set up for select- ing projects. Mr. Knudsen added that this delay would save time and mone3 for developers to know the proper lot sizes and other requirements. Councilman DeMirjyn also asked the City Attorney to study a legal format nd by which the City could curtail development when the City is within ten City Manager Christiansen presented a request from the Parks Commi asking council approval for expenditure of $3,500.00 from Park Acq, Funds to finance a Cal-Poly graduate student feasibility study pro aid the Commission in selecting future parks and recreation lands. This work would be done under Mr. Jack Dangermond. Council strong questioned this type of expenditure when the City is under the lim of Proposition 13. Commissioner Olive Anderson, addressed Council stating that at one Future very much more expensive study had been considered. She stressed Parks work would be done by graduate students who would put in hundreds Study of study and the only cost would be for the finished product, the and the documentations. Following brief discussion, this request was unanimously denied on of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Then, fol more discussion, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Coun, Knudsen, the Mayor and Vice Mayor were appointed to meet with memb, the Park Commission and the students to look further into this pro. and possibly develop an alternative. In reply to Councilman DeMirjyn 's request for appointment of a ful Police police officer at the Redlands High School, City Manager Christian Officer for ported the cost would be $28,000. Mr. Christiansen explained that High Scbool are five gdards assigned to the High School at this time. Councils DeMirjyn agreed this would be too expensiveand possibly the guards be reassigned to cover the traffic problem. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, i Claim against the City in the names of Donald, McKee and Hart was reject, routine fashion and referred to the City' s insurance carrier. Mr. Tony Martinez addressed Council with several requests and prop, It was explained to Mr. Martinez that the permission to paint adds on curbings throughout the City had alrea.dybeen given to the Choir an integrated group of students from all segments of the community attempting to raise funds for a trip this summer. The City declined responsibility for federal funds which Mr. Martie expects to receive. City Manager Christiansen offered to meet wit] Martinez and the representatives of the County Department of Aging up some acceptable procedure. Bills and salaries were authorized paid as approved by the Finance There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at R.P.C. No. 491 - Zone Change No. 204 - John C. Durwood/Larry E. Ades That R.P.C. No. 491, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Zone Change No. 204, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 15 acres of property located on the north side of Brockton Avenue approximately 630 feet east of Lincoln Street, be approved. Before moving on this requested zone change, Councilman Knudsen requested information in relation to the effect of Proposition R on action taken today. Mr. Schindler pointed out that these applications submitted prior to Proposition R; that the Planning Commission had granted conditional tentative approval- and referred to the Planning Commission minutes, page 6, in which this was spelled out. He reassured Mrs. Riordan that each applicant would receive the Planning commission minutes prior to the Council meeting and so be apprised of this situation. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, R.P.C. No. 491 was approved, and ordinance No. 1671, an ordinance of the city of Redlands to establish Zone Change No. 204, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for December 19, 1978, at 7;00 P.M. Tentative Map Tract No. 10238 - Ben C. Harris/Warren Hooper That the request for tentative map approval for Tract No. 10238, located on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and LaSalle Street, 43 lots, R-S Zone, be conditionally approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated November 28, 1978. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved by the City Council unanimously. Councilman Knudsen expressed satisfaction with the complete grading plan which had been submitted with this development. Tentative Map Tract No. 10420 - John C. Durwood/Larry E. Ades That the request for tentative approval of Tract No. 10420, located on the north side of Brockton Avenue approximately 630 feet east of Lincoln Street 57 lots, R-1 Zone, be conditionally approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated Novem- ber 28, 1978, and adding Planning Recommendation No. 7 : that those lots adjacent djacent to Lugonia Avenue be raised above the top of curb a sufficient amount to protect the building from possible street overflow, and that the word "level" be added on garage side to Recommendation No. 5, Planning Department. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was conditionally approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn. Tentative Map Tract No. 10499- Brattain Contractors, Inc. That the tentative map of Tract No. 10499, located on the south side of San Bernardino Avenue approximately 300 feet west of Ohio io Street, 18 lots, R-1 Zone, be conditionally approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated November 28, 1978. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the follow- ing vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn. Tentative Map Tract No. 10602 - CY Development Company That the tentative map of Tract No. 10602, 02, located between Marvin Avenue and Reservoir Road approximately one-half mile east of Wabash Avenue, 14 1n-Fi= V-P 7nn= he r-nnAi-Finvinllu Ann-rr-j-,7AA t-n i-lip rPenmrnPnA;4finn.q 8. Variance No. 233 - Special Appeal Quiel Brothers Sign Co. The request for Variance No. 233 additional sign height - was del. the Planning Commission on October 24, 1978. Mr. Schindler stated in further checking on information given the Planning Commission a time, it was learned that some misinformation was included, specif. that other businesses in the same general area, Carl's Jr. , Taco D, and Bob ' s Big Boy, have signs of approximately forty feet, as is b requested under this variance. Mr. Schindler addedthat the height, area, and location of all sign this entire development were approved as a condition for approval ditional Use Permit No. 302, of which this business is a portion. Gordon Quiel addressed Council at length concerning the out-right by the owner of this enterprise, Captain' s Fish and Chips, to deve unless he is allowed to have a forty foot sign. Mr. Schindler briefly outlined the history of sign heights allowed various ordinances over the years. He added that permits for two signs in this area were issued by people no longer with the City. Councilman Knudsen pointed out that if a height variance is granter and Chips, then the motel and another enterprise would also reques iance to the ordinance. Councilman Knudsen stated that the people Redlands had made it eminently clear that they did not wish a prol tion of large, high signs and strssed that the sign ordinance estal at this time had been the result of two years of work by many, man, zens . Councilman Riordan stated that the quality of food and sery dictate the success of this enterprise and not the height of the s Following more discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved to deny the ap, Councilman Riordan seconded, and Councilman DeMirjyn statedthat he not decide what was just in this case and that he did not wish to 1 ordinance eroded. The vote on the motion to deny the application follows : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Riordan NOES : Councilmember Elliott; Mayor Martinez ABSTAIN: Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Councilman Knudsen described signs in Washington state. Mr. Quiel that the motel would not build if it was not allowed a forty foot with the maximum allowable square feet. Following further discuss Councilman Elliott moved to approve the variance. His motion was by Mayor Martinez and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Elliott, Mayor Martinez, and Councilman D who stated he would vote aye at this time but would not aye on more requests for such a variance. NOES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Riordan ABSENT: None Air Quality Management Plan Mr. Wesley C. MacDaniel, Executive Director of San Bernardino Asso, Governments, addressed the City Council on the Air Quality Managem, Plan which has been summarized by SCAG. He described the plan as and the potential effects on the area of San Bernardino and Rivers Counties. He stated that it was essential for the Council to deve neededguidelines in order to comply with requirements of EPA by 19, added that any entity which had not met these standards could cuffi Federal sanctions. Following his presentation and discussion by the Council, on motio, Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Council moved address a letter to SCAG endorsing the plan as outlined with the 0, draft of the Air Quality Management Plan as presented by SCAG with itVdtt t�ldli VIAVw'711AV YY111L11 iY11:s V21 iulr�u.il�r i 1i�+aaawt•vv vaav b.wvaYa+ yr a.aa,l.au plan. Mr. MacDaniel stated that it will be less costly. than present o-ss to polution. There beingno further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session. Mayor of t e City &f Redla k 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0