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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01021979-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUIES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands,held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on January 21, 7 :00 P.M. (Also 3 :00 P.M. ) (No Planning Commission Agenda) PRESENT : 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 Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun ; ABSENT None $13 .61 per service hour start-up and training cost $ 4, 133 .00 Total cost (includes training) 64, 379.00 Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ $12.47 per service hour start-up and training costs $ 3 , 637.00 Total cost (includes training) 58, 860.00 Councilman Elliott stated that these bids have been reviewed by the tech- nical committee, the background of the organization has been checked, and he moved for award to the Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ. This motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan. Councilman DeMirjyn stated he was satisfied with information furnished on the radio experience, the non- profit status, and the maintenance service of the Holy Deliverance Church and was now ready to vote. Award was unanimously made to the Holy Deliver, ante Church. of God in Christ. )ION RECOMMENDATIONS The City Council convened at their usual Planning meeting time on January 2, 1979, at 3 :00 P .M. Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; Attorney Bruce Atkins, City Clerk Moseley, Press Representatives Erwin S . Hein, and .' Mike Murphy None As there was no Planning Commission meeting on December 26, there were no recommendations brought forward to the Council from the Planning Commission. City Manager Christiansen scheduled three items for Council consideration at this time, prepared and circulated an agenda . Request Waiver of ordinance Requirement for Street Light - Robert D. Wells Mr. Wells addressed Council repeating that this was unjust, taxation as one street light is already in existence, protested the requirement for a $100.00 payment for Advisory Committee review; and stated that: he was "over- building" for the area . Public Works Department representative John Donnelly explained that this installation was a requirement under ordinance No. 1447 ; that this was an intersection; that there is an Edison light existing at the corner; that it is the City ' s policy to replace Edison lights when possible as they are doubly costly and Edison may remove the pole at any time. Councilman Knudsen described many similar situations in which even single residential ; Ig homes have been required to furnish street lights. Councilman DeMirjyn moved for denial of the request; referred to the findings of the Advisory Committee; stated that this is a collector street and a corner; and that the electricity saved is a savings for everyone. Councilman Elliott sec- onded this motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Knudsen moved that Mr. Wells be refunded his $100.00 filing fee : for the Advisory Committee review. Councilman DeMirjyn seconded the motion, which also passed unanimously. Permission to Locate Semi-Permanently Installed Trailer on University of Redlands Cam us -- South Coast Air Qualit Mana ement District City Manager Christiansen presented. an Air Quality Management request for permission to locate an 8 x 20 foot semi-permanent trailer on the Univer- citcr nF 0;4mniia A inrai-inn ' Ac 1-ii-i-n ncrrpc-rl iinnn wif-1i i-lip Vnivor` prepared statement which referred to a communication from the City c ember 15 1978. Mr. Sack stated he would file a copy of his stateME later date with the City Clerk so that copies could be given council He reviewed the Planning Commission action of March 28, 1.978 which, his request for permission to construct a twelve to fifteen foot hic to enclose a tennis court at his home. He spoke of other fences in Land neighborhood. Mrs. Shirley Sack filed an appeal to this decision of Use Planning Commission on April 3 , 19787 this was heard on April 18, 1S this hearing of April 18, 1978, neighbors of adjacent properties exF ordinance concerns about visual effect, the aesthetic impact on their property Violation possible property depreciation caused by this construction. Director of Building and Safety Dale stated that the fence exceeds t quirement by City ordinance of a six-foot high limit, and that the f probably ten to twelve feet high. Mr. Dale added that he had attemE retain a neutral attitude in this problem; he did not seek out Mr. any of the neighbors. Mr. Dale expressed concern that other resider the area of this problem had not been notified or were not aware of meeting today. Planning Director Schindler explained that the fence, not the tenniE is what is in conflict with the ordinance, and added that there won] been no basis on which to grant a variance to the ordinance in this He pointed out that the Planning Commission finding that the tennis should , not adversely effect the adjacent property owners and this the unable to do. He added further that a nearby owner excavated a six- pit in which to locate his tennis court in order not to exceed the c Councilman Riordan mentioned that a court on a larger lot, not on ty erty line, and having a greater set back is perhaps more acceptable neighbors. Conrad Hamako of 1022 Calle de Acacia, directly behind the Sack prof stated that his home is essentially level with that of the Sacks; ty had appeared at the time of the hearing and protested the elevation court,- that he had since sold his house before the fence was install now the buyer has refused to take possession of the Bamako house anc the tennis court fence as the reason. Other neighbors in the immedi area took exception to the aesthetic pollution of the fence. Mrs. P Allen of 1516 Edgehill Lane reviewed the developments of the fence, attended Commission and Council meetings, and expressed concern for devaluation from it. Land Use Mrs. Sacks addressed Council, showed pictures, and described the ViE Ordinance her terrace and added that she will not take down her fence. Mr. Sa Violation crated that he did not believe the Council should vote on the matter out taking a look. Several Councilmen replied that they had viewed property. Councilman Elliott then stated that forgetting the view and aestheti tirely, the fact remains the Commission denied the approval in April the Council upheld the Commission and that the fence has been instal direct violation to the Council and the Commission. Councilman Elli read from Section 55.00 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 and moved t City Attorney be directed to take immediate action under this sectic ordinance. Councilman Riordan seconded the motion and stated that E like the wording to state "file and injunction" in the motion. Attorney Bruce Atkins agreed that this is the method which would be This motion was carried by the following roll.. call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Council briefly discussed other ordinances within the Community whir C7n iicin ,iLucipp.-- 1 puLsuns as aur-nu izea 1,32 �cne t_:a.Lirornia vehicle {_oae `,wa'iections 3553 22511. 7 and 22511,8 and Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, This resolution controls on-street and off--street parking for disabled, and hand i.capped persons. This authorizes the use of blue curbs and of blue marking 30ped and the spaces are designated as restricted. Unauthorized vehicles not displaying the distinguishing placards or licenseplates issued for the physically handicapped persons are to be towed away at the vehicle owner' s expense, Resolution No. 3553 was unanimously adopted on motion of Council- man Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 3e Ordinance No, 1675, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter i5 67 of the Ordinance Code to include curb marking designation of blue for the exclusive use of the physically handicapped persons as authorized by the Mate of California Vehicle Code, was given first reading of the title raped and laid over under the rules with second reading set for January 16, 1979.; Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission -- Councilman Elliott stated that there are four vacancies at present on the Historic and Scenic Preser— vation Commission and recommended the following four persons for appoint- ment to the Commission: Karen Campbell, Janet Zandfried, Meryl, McDowell, :rt3ents and Glen Noyes . On motion of Councilman. Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, these four people were unanimously appointed to serve on the Com- mission. Mayor Martinez asked those present to stand and be recognized and thanked them for their willingness to serve. ,TIONS AND PETITIONS On December 6, 1978, Mr. Walter E. Baumgartner of 302 East Sunset Drive North filed an appeal from the decision of the Environmental Review Com- mittee of the City of Redlands. The time for consideration of this appeal was set for January 2, 1979, at 7 .00 P.M. City Manager Christiansen summarized the position of the staff in regard to this matter and stated that there are three actions available to the Council : (1) to deny the appeal and support the negative declaration; (2) to require an Environmental Impact Report for Ordinance Amendment No. 137; and (3) continue the matter for further study. He added that. the City Council cannot approve or deny the project at this time as it was not be- o fore the City Council for approval or denial, but only to consider the re appeal which has been filed concerning the negative, declaration. ition = 3t Planning Director Schindler stated that the Amendment No. 1:37 was processed; _ 7 correctly as outlined in Section 51. 10 of Ordinance No. 1000 which states _ .g the Planning Commission, Planning Department, or City Council may initiate an ordinance amendment and which :further defines procedures for doing so. He added that a fee schedule had been established by the City Council, for commercial. corridor 660 feet wide might be established atong the sr> of freeway within the City. She closed with a plea to Council to pi the beauty and the quality of life in Redlands. Mr. Norman Munson e Country Club Drive stressed the impact on air quality, noise, and ti increase and recommended the cumulative effect be re--evaluated.. Mr. Moore, developer, spoke briefly regarding this amendment, stating t1 felt it was the best procedure to control developement and added the had invited any concerned citizen to visit his office for explanatie Appeal. to the flan. Mr. Moore pointed out that the General flan had had a "Fa Negative Related" symbol at the Ford Street - Redlands Boulevard intersect%or Declaration many years. Amendment No. 137 In reply to Councilman Riordan° s question, City Attorney Taylor stat To Zonirig he believed the amendment has been properly filed and handled. Fol" these presentations, Council discussed the matter at length. City 7 Taylor explained that Council could request an Environmental. Impact instead of the negative declaration, the City would be the lead ager would go to bid for such study and choose one which answered the Col questions, with the developer paying the cost, Mr. 'Taylor added the the developer chose not to provide an Environmental Impact Report, i were alternative ways in which he could proceed. Mr.. Schindler exp' the feeling of the Environmental Review Committee that; this amendmer not change anything that the change would come at a later time whet development was given tentative approval. fie reviewed the developmr 1963 and 1965 regarding the conditional use permit procedures under Griswold-' s area and the Sixth Street Freeway exit businesses were dr and are now controlled. Councilman DeM.irjyn then moved in favor of appellants . Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion; Councilman Rio: questioned the motion. Mr.. DeMirjyn " s motion carried by AYE votes r Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott; Mayor Martinez with Counc Riordan voting no. The request for waiver of business license by the San Andreas Counc: Business Campfire Youth for their annual sale beginning January 24 and endins License, Waiver ruary 18, 1979 was unanimously given on motion of Councilman DeMirj, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Martinez stated that he had had many favorable comments and c! Commendattion lations on the immediate responses by the Fire Department in conned wl.th home fires recently and expressed his appreciation to Chief Wi UNFINIS IED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1672, an ordinance of the City Council regarding cont: Ordinance street work or damage associated with building construction, was gi- the reading of the ordinance in fall on motion of Councilman Elliott, see-- onded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call vote : tion .AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1674, an ordinance of the City Council regulating signs and advertising structures in the City of Redlands, was set for second reading '°. at this time. Councilman DeMirjyn moved that the ordinance be rejected. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. In the discussion following, nye Councilman Riordan expressed the opinion that it would be necessary to 674 have some way to control the proliferation of forty--foot high signs in one axy area . Council discussed this. Planning Director Schindler pointed out: Dose that also within the ordinance were controls for temporary signs which the ; City direly needed. The ordinance as written was rejected by AYE votes of all present. Ordinance No. 1674 was reworded by Council and the City Attorney and given , first reading of the title with second reading set for January 16, 1979. Councilman Knudsen stated that at the Personnel Session this afternoon, the employment agreement with the City Manager, which has been in Council hand: runt for a month, was discussed, found satisfactory to all, and he now moved for ent adoption of the agreement, This motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott ; and unanimously adapted. Councilman DeMirjyn stated that the agreement complies with Chapter 13 of the Redlands Ordinance Code which related, to the City Manager position. SINESS 'T'elevent' s request for a $0.50 per month increase on basic service charge nus was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Riordan. City Manager Christiansen stated that the Proposition "R" Implementation Committee to establish guidelines under Proposition R had been chosen by tments the City Council at this afternoon ' s Personnel Session, and read, the list i ,ion of names as follows : 'William C. Buster, Jr. , Dr. Kenneth R. Roth, ,Names tee Coffin, Carlos Guzman, Sr. , Margaret Molla, John Munn, and Larry Wo- ser. He stated that the committee would work on a timetable with a report to the Planning Commission in February. Council concurred with this action. A7AGER On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous No. approval was given a request of the Public Works Department for waiver o f "reinforced concrete pipe" requirements under Ordinance No. 1635 for the g'e storm drain work required for Tract No, 9776.. "Cast in place concrete" iur me roi_ce a epaL-F- eriu. Following brief Council discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjy seconded by Councilman Riordan, outside the City wafer service for posed twelve--unit apartment building on Crafton Avenue, south of Me Boulevard, was approved,. This application was received by the City Outside November 15 but inadvertently was not processed at that time. The City Water was approved by the following roll call vote : Service, AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martine NOES : Councilmember Elliott, for the reason he believed Propos "R" should control this even though the City was at Paul .ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, t Grant Deed and City Clerk were unanimously authorized to execute a necessary G Easements Deed and Easements to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water Dis to provide right-of-way for construction of pipelines to convey eit Santa Ana River or State Project Water to Redlands. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, t accepted a Grant Deed for Trot A of Tract No. 9439 from Mr. and Mrs. Grant Deed Tucks. Trot A is approxmately 0.02 acres adjoining the Smiley Heigl Reservoir site. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, t unanimously accepted two Grant Deeds from Eldorado Properties for F_ foot wide easement adjacent to proposed sidewalks within Tract Nos. Grant Died and 10360. These easements are for the purpose of landscaping and needed in order that the existing "B" contract pipeline may be relc within the parkway areas. CITY A`TI'ORNL Interim Ordinance No. 5, an ordinance of the City Council temporarz :Interim, hibiting the issuance of permits for outside the City sewer and wat Ordinance connections and declaring this to be an emergency ordinance, was ac No. on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, wi Outside,-City waiver of reading the ordinance in full, by the following roll call Water and AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; May Sewer Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cozy There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, 8 :35 P.M. Next regular meeting, January 16, 1979.