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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12191978-cc_CCv0001.pdf> of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 19, 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 C. Christiansen, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A . Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Floyd Reinhart, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Eleanor Saffell of the Church of Religious Science. Mayor Martinez then asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in memory of Emily Perenchio, a former Housing Commissioner. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1978, were approved as submitted. The following bid was opened and publicly declared by the City Clergy at 10 :00 A .M. this date for paving materials for 1979 : Matich Corporation Colton, California 1. Dense graded, plant mixed asphalt FOB Plant $10 .40 per ton FOB jobs within City 12 .00 per ton 2. Open graded, plant mixed asphalt and FOB Plant 11 .50 per ton FOB jobs within City 13 . 10 per ton 3 . Rock screening ' FOB jobs within City 7. 50 per ton 4. Asphaltic emulsion FOB Plant. .50 per gallon Abatement Contract seconded By Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous Council approval was give] award Douglas Holman the contract for 1979 for weed abatement and wa: removal work. The Following Bids were opened and publicly declared by the City Cle: 10 :00 A.M. this date for one Crawler--Dozer for use by the Water Depa: Johnson Tractor Company Riverside, California $35,000.00 Bid Award Whitney Tractor Company Riverside, California.. $26, 597 .24 Crawler'.- At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public W1 Dozer that award be made to the low qualified bidder, Whitney Tractor Comp subject to the Crawler-Dozer being in compliance with all Cal-OSHA r, ments . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knu, unanimous Council approval was given to the award of the Crawler-Do Whitney Tractor Company in the amount of $26, 597.24 contingent upon of the City ' s insurance carrier. The following bids were opened and publicly declared by the City Cle 10 :00 A.M. this date for the purchase of one 30, 000 G.V.W. 1979 true' Dieterich International Truck Sales San Bernardino, California $16, 773 .63 Bid Awad Lange and Runkel_, Inc. Redlands, California $17, 988. 28 30 , 000 G.V.W. Trans-West Ford 'Truck Sales, Inc. Truck Fontana, California $12, 360. 34 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public W that award be made to Trans-West Ford Truck Sales, Inc. as this is t est qualified bidder. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by man Riordan, unanimous Council approval was given to the award of th chase of the 30,000 G.V.W. truck to 'Trans-West Ford Truck Sales, Inc amount of $12, 360.34 Bids were opened and publicly declared on November 21, 1978 for ligh Bid Awad in Sylvan Park and referred to the Office of Community Development f At this time, the Office of Community Development has authorized the Phase 1: ing of a bid in the amount of $39,000.00 to Howell Construction Comp Sylvan Park On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, un Lighting Council approval was given to the award of phase one of three, light the picnic areas of Sylvan Park, to Howell Construction Company, Inc amount of $39, 000.00 PUBLIC :BEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance ,PTITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. William Emrick of 1674 Reservoir Read addressed Council briefly request ing clarification of action taken by Council at this afternoon ' s Planning Session, and also how many tentative C.U.P. ' s remain. City Attorney Taylor stated that the Council had received a request for final approval on a conditional use permit for 85 units. Mr. Taylor then explained that the City has taken the position that under Proposition R, any tract which had not gone final before Proposition R went into effect shall, be subject to Proposition R. He pointed out that Section 5 of the Initia- tive ordinance makes no reference to conditional use permits. He added he believed there was no other way to interpret the omission of any reference to conditional use permits with Section 5. In response to Mr. Taylor' s question, Planning and Community Development Director Schindler responded that today' s action had completed all tentatively approved conditional use permits . Mayor Martinez stated that in an executive session this afternoon, Council ition considered recommendations for members of the advisory committee for imple- dee mentation of Proposition R. Names were received from the Chamber of Com- merce, CARE, Friends of Redlands, and the League of Women Voters. Mr. Anthony Martinez also addressed Council briefly concerning conversation ' with a councilmember and a former City employee. Mayor Martinez offered to meet with Mr. Martinez privately concerning his request. Mr. Robert Wells of 612 Falcon Lane brought a request for waiver of the requirement for installation of a street light as required by ordinance. Mr. DeMirlyn briefly explained the action of the Advisory Committee and the : policy of the City to require the installation of street lighting and re- moval of old Edison poles. Mayor Martinez stated that a study would be made of the problem and a report made to Mr. Wells on January 2. Mr. Frank Rapollo of Johnson Tractor and Mr, Karl Kahlman, a representative of Whitney Tractor, both addressed Council concerning communications this date with Cal-{OSHA in San Francisco. Following their presentations regard_ ing the award of the bid for the Crawler-Dozer to the Whitney Tractor Company, City Attorney Taylor recommended that Mr. DeMirjyn include in his motion for award the statement "contingent upon approval by the City insurance carrier.; " This addition was accepted by Mr. DeMirjyn and Mr. Knudsen, and unanimously .,, approved by the Council. (This is reflected in the bid award. ) S ION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December 19, 1978, at 3 :00 P.M. t: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez ; City December 12, 1978. At this time, Mr. Bray requested waiver of the requirement to replac( hydrant which is across the street and drawn from the property he is c ing. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Elliott, s( by Councilman DeMirjyn, this requirement to replace the fire hydrant waived by unanimous Council vote. .. Sign Code Amendments -- Recr,)mmendations The proposed amendments to the Redlands Sign Code, as considered by 1 Planning Commission at their meeting of December 12, 1978, were appr( the City Council on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Counci: Elliott. Ordinance No, 1674, an ordinance of the City Council to am( Redlands Ordinance Code, Section 845, and Ordinance Nos. 1342 and 14( given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with reading set for January 2, 1979. In connection with introduction of ordinance, Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he did not approve of the height; Mr. Knudsen stated that he didn ' t wish to see any change in code, 4. Minor Subdivision No. 60 _. K. T. Bou hoer -- Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 1, 1978; been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department Minor Subdivision No. 60 be approved.. On motion of Councilman Riord< seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given this r( dation, 5. A eal to Street Di ht Re uirement Robert D. Wells Councilman DeMirjyn explained the reason the Advisory Committee refu! waive the requirement for steet lights on this property. He explain( light was needed on this corner and that the new street lights are b( required for the reason that they are less costly to the City to opei 6. Minor Subdivision No. 61 - Barbara Parker -- Final A royal All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 18, 1978, been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department 1 final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 61. On motion of Coun< DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this final approval was unz given. 7. Appeal to Decision of Environmental Review Committee Granting a Negai Declaration to a Project Proposed by John Moore and William Buster or November 20, 1978 - Walter E. Baum artner Council briefly discussed this appeal filed by Mr. Walter E. Baumgari time for public hearing on this matter was set for January 2, 1979, P.M. Planning Director Schindler stated that Mr. Baumgartner had paid the fee for this appeal in protest, Mr. Schindler stated further that h( lieved the fee was not intended to prevent citizens from registering about a decision of the committee, but rather to discourage individu< proprietary interest from filing. He recommended that the Council wt fee in this case and authorize return of the $50..00 to Mr. Baumgartne motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, author: to waive the fee was given and a policy was established authorizing 1 to citizens for input where no proprietary interest existed. This pt was approved by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT; None ABSTAIN: Councilmember DeMrVn Councilman Riordan moved for final approval of Tract No. 9733, retroactive to November 21, 1978, This motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and approved by four AYE votes with Mr. DeMirjyn voting no. Request for Final Approval for Tract No. 9829 -- Phase 2 - Fred Hunter This request is for final approval of Tract No. 9829, Phase 2, located approximately 630 feet east of Church Street between San Bernardino Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue; applicant, has not paid fees and furnished water stack at this time. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman; DeMirjyn, Council unanimously moved to withhold final approval of Tract No. 9829 until the owners have satisfied all requirements of the City. It was pointed out that this tract will automatically be under Proposition R. Request for Final Approval for Tract No. 9868 -- Phase I and II - S Bram The request for final approval of Tract. No. 9868 located between Lincoln and Dearborn Streets, 670 feet north of East Citrus Avenue, was discussed at this time. City Treasurer Tom O 'Donnell brought to Council attention the fact that the owners had originally complied with all financial requirements of the City; however, following the Council meeting of November 21, 1978, the checks originally submitted were stopped for payment, and at this time are not acceptable for the requirements. A gentleman from the audience repre- senting Kingswood Development stated that confusion over the action of Nov- ember 21st caused the owners to stop payment on the checks. He agreed to furnish cash or certified check to replace these, and stressed that the checks were in good standing on the 21st of November. A motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, to approve this development, retroactive to November 21st, 1978, subject to the furnish- ing of cash or cashier ' s check satisfactory to Treasurer O 'Donnell, carried with four AYE votes. Councilman DeMirjyn voted No becuase he believes this development should be subject to the requirements of Proposition R. Councilman Knudsen reminded the Council that. on November 9th the City Manager addressed a letter to each of the Councilmembers stating that it was the staff ' s decision to notify all properties in a position of near com-= pietion of the fact that Proposition R became effective on November 30th. Mr, Knudsen further stated that he dial not believe the people who proposed Proposition R or the voters who voted for it desired the City to proceed in any manner except one that is entirely legal. For this reason he did, not believe Council should be criticized for this action at this time. He added' that no Councilman had registered any comments in response to the City Manager' s letter of November 9th, Request for Final Approval of Tract No. 10013 - Niagara Construction Co. The request for final approval of Tract No. 10013 located on the southwest corner of New York and State Street was considered at this time. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final approval was unanimously given to Tract No. 10013 retroactive to November 21, 1978 as this tract meets all City requirements. Request for Final Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 282 - Niagara Construction Company The request for final approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 282, in connec_: tion with Tract No. 10013, was unanimously given on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, retroactive to November 21, 1978. Request for Final Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 263 - William Buster, Jr. The request for final approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 263 located at the northeast corner of Carrie Lane and LaVerne Street was unanimously -,,-.r. e-,rerr•.,� —.-,+-w---.—+-4 z>,-. +-- C-4---I,—v 1 1Q'7Q 4- -1, ,-.1, k-imr AA r n­-#-.^nw- —^— .l —t-PA placing of tentative conditional use permits under Proposition R. A, time, all requirements of the City are complete for C.U.P. No. 306 a; lined in Council minutes dated November 7, 1978, and it is the recomz tion of the City Attorney that final approval be given for this coed: use permit. Councilman Riordan moved for final approval of Conditional Use Permi 306 based on the City Attorney' s opinion that these items do not fal. Proposition R. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and app There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel se; Park. Commission - Park Director MacKenzie stated that the Park. Co i; wishes to resubmit the recommendation to the Council that authorizat given for a park study with the $3, 500.00 cost to come from Park Devi Funds, Council discussed the proposal at length, considering advant, disadvantages . Park Commissioner ural Baker made a whimsical presentation pointing the 1965 and 1974 park studies are now outdated; availability of Fed, State funds may soon end and fresh ideas will be needed; the study a mended is a very good dollar value and reprsents over a thousand hou. work; the tax funds from the next seven homes approved will pay for Park particular project; and inflation is rapidly eroding the possibility Study large and to maintain the present park system. Commission Chairman Epstein also spoke briefly. Councilman Elliott stated that the funds are qualified under the Par: sition Fund ordinance, read a brief statement, and moved for approva study. Councilman Riordan seconded, but expressed a desire that the of $3, 500.00 not be included in the motion. Councilman Knudsen took tion to the scope of the study and the fact that it did not relate t tional needs and moved that the motion be amended to include area li and recreation needs. .Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan, Mr. Ken Farmer, a student of Cal--Poly, addressed Council explaining budget for the project and the plans now under consideration. He ad the students have many opportunities to make such a study but had ch Redlands because they felt it would be a very worthwhile project. Following Mr. Farmer 's presentation, both the amendment to limit the study within the City limits and the original motion to approve the were defeated. Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported briefly on the R Commission activities. He stated that the Commission accepted Bud S' resignation with regret and were seeking someone to replace him. Public Works Commission -• The Public Works Commission is reviewing w stock requirements. February 10, 1979, between 9:30 A .M. and noon. :CATIONS Councilman Elliott moved, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, that effective this date, December 19, 1978, Council declare a 90-day moratorium on further 5;- outside-city water and sewer connections in order that during this time, the end City Attorney may study and prepare a legal opinion on the City ' s legal re- sponsibilities to limit the outside-city water and sewer connections to 150 connections as designated in Proposition R, when, in fact, the City's sewer plant is designated a regional plant. Mr. Elliott also questioned the: qualifying procedure for choosing the recipients of the outside-city connec- tions. Mr. Elliott ' s motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. INESS Lee Ordinance No. 1672, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the City >72 Ordinance Code relating to construction-connected street work or damage and giving authority to withhold building inspections until street .is repaired, was introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading set for January 2, 1979, Le Ordinance No. 1673, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing pro- >73 cedures for prevention or reduction of flood hazards in connection with the i City ' s eligibility for National Flood Insurance, was also given first read- : on ing of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading set for 0"anuary 2 , 1979. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution, :ion 1 No. 3551, a resolution of the City Council authorizing the City Manager to 55 Lel have access to State and Focal Summary Criminal History Information, was unanimously adopted. .ion On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution X552 No. 3552, a resolution of the City Council authorizing execution of a. Mutual, Assistance Agreement for fire protection with the City of Loma Linda, was :ion unanimously adopted. SNA GE R The Consultant Agreement between Marvin Johnston and the City under which Mr. Johnston provides inspection service for the City on Public Works rela- ted projects will expire on January 17, 1979. The Department asks that ,ant Council authorize extension of this contract for an additional six months. eft On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the con- tract agreement between Mr. Johnston and. the City was approved for six months from January 17, 1979. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous Transfer of Water B Contract in the names of Lloyd A . Days, Everett. Water Bvolt Trust and Byron B. Swaner was unanimously approved on motion. of Contract an DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by man Knudsen, the 1979-82 Community Development Block Grant Program w Block mously approved as submitted at this meeting. This approved CDBG ap Grant Program tion was revised by the CPAC meeting on December 13 , 1978. City Man Christiansen stated that he had a signed letter from School Superint Boysen stating that if the City should be unable to maintain the C1e Recreation Complex, the School Board would take over the responsibil the maintenance. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman. DeMirjyn, Jo Appointment Donnelly was appointed as .Acting Director of Public Works effective 15, 1979. Bills and salaries were authorized paid by the Finance Committee. Before adjournment, Mayor Martinez wished all a merry Christmas and new year. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, a Newt regular meeting, January 2, 1979. f Mayor of the Cl- y f Redla ATTEST: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0