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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02201979-cc_CCv0001.pdf Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Marren R. Elliott, Councilman Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman Cris C. Christiansen, City Manager Bruce Atkins, Attorney Peggy A . Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Kim Brownlow, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Nene The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by th cation by Reverend Lowell Linden of the First Congregational Church The minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1979 were approve submitted, BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10 :00 A .M. date in the office of the City Clerk for installation of sidewalks Church Street at Community Field and on the south side of San Berna Avenue from Church Street west until $11, 600.00 is expended : Dyno Construction, Inc. 7, 532 , 5 sq. ft. Azusa, California ($1.54 per sq. ft. ) Names W. Ford 9, 128.73 sq. ft, San Bernardino, California ($1. 27 per sq. ft . ) Jim Romero, RGL, Inc. 11,836 sq, ft. Redlands, California ($ .98 per sq, ft. ) At this time, it .is the recommendation of the Department of Public Baal Award that award be made to Jim Romero, RGL, Inc. of Redlands as this is lowest, qualified bidder. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, second Sidewalks Councilman Elliott, unanimous Council approval was given to the awa installation of sidewalk at the Redlands Community Field to .Tim Rom RGL, Inc. for installation of 11,836 square feet at $ .98 per square PUBLIC RINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes a change of from R-E (Residential Estate, 14,000 sq. ft. ) District to R-A (Resi Estate, 20, 000 sq. ft, ) District for approximately 65 acres of prop Ordinance bounded by Prospect Drive on the east, Knoll Road on the west, Foun No. 1679 Avenue on the south, and a line approximately 500 feet south of qig Zone Change Avenue on the north, as well as the area between Halsey Street and No. 214° Street, north of Mariposa Drive, Mayor Martinez declared the meeti as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this c of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared c and Ordinance No. 1679 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of t ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Co .ed maximum height* Following discussion, Council concurred that sixteen feet and would be a satisfactory height. With this addition, Ordinance No. 1631 was given first reading and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for 7.00 P.M. on March 6, 1979, :TITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Hope McKay of Lugonia Fountain. Mobile Rome Park addressed Council requesting a definite solution to the problem facing the mobile home owners. She stated that Mr. DeMirjyn ' s recommendation of the last Council meeting for a mobile home park with individually owned lots would be acceptable as a long--term solution, but stressed that there is now a crisis existing in this community for mobile home owners and, they need an immediate remedy. She pointed put that surrounding communities have acknowledged the crisis and have taken positive action. Mr. Irvin Lewis of 626 Dearborn, Orange Grave Mobile Estates, spoke of the immediate need in which over 1, 000 people with an investment of eleven million dollars are being disadvantaged by park owners who use the tenants ' : investment in the property against them. He requested a rent roll-back and a rent moratorium for six months . Mr. Al Mullins of Lugonia Fountain Mobile Home Park stated that in five years the tenants at his park have received a 100 percent increase, from $70,00 per month to $140.00; that this park ' s last increase was February 1, 1979, and that the leases stated that there will be no additional in- crease for one year, Mrs. Judy Jorgensen gave a brief summary of the study and findings to date of the Rent Review Committee, Following Council discussion, Councilman DeMirjyn moved for an immediate freeze on rents in mobile home parks for the next six months. He added that he did not agree with a roll--back at this time. He stated that there is a finding on the part of the Council that an emergency exists and that the vacancy factor is extremely low. .Before seconding this motion, Councilman Elliott proposed waiting for the committee ' s report with a roll-back and urgency ordinance prepared for possible adoption after the Rent Review Committee report, and then seconded Mayor Martinez stated that he preferred having the Rent Review Board ' s report before taking action so Council could consider a roll-back if it is necessary and have an ordinance properly written. Attorney Bruce Atkins stated that the Council must have clear findings of necessity. L-11.C' t--IakzLLjctIC-y u,LL .7JJ0%-,z,- aVaJ-.LCi i L.L-Ll-,y Lv.L ittv).J-L.L'c- II 'm- �LLl k-1IZ-, \-J cy Mobile which hasled to substantial rent increase for mobile home residents Home Rent being apparent that the high cost of moving mobile homes and the po Freeze for damage therefrom, along with the additional requirements relati Amendment installation of mobile homes, severely restricts alternatives open mobile home residents facing increading rents,- and to direct the P1 Department in collaboration with the City Attorney to submit a reso providing for a review or appeal hearing process to be established t sider appeals made by mobile home park owners or residents of decis of the Council regarding mobile home park increases or roll-backs. " Councilman DeMirjyn then moved for adoption, Councilman Knudsen sec This action was adopted by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott7 Mayor Marti NOES : Councilmember Riordan ABSENT: None Councilman Knudsen expressed concern about the number of housing tr Housing, in which no work seems to be being done and where streets have been Report up for a very long time. He asked Building and Safety Director Dal bring a report to Council at the meeting of March 6 at which time C could consider adopting a moratorium on the issuance of building pe COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Counc regular meeting thereof held on February 20, 1979, at 3 :00 P.M. Present;: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; Attorney Bruce Atkins Absent.- None 1. Tentative Map Tract No. 10083 - Vanguard Companies That the tentative map for Tract No. 10083 located on the north sid Pioneer Avenue, approximately 1, 000 feet east of Orange Street, 38 R-1 Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departr as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated February 13, 1979 adding Planning Recommendation No. 12 : the applicant will have to a for a Lot Line Adjustment prior to final approval according to stat On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, t tentative map was conditionally approved as recommended by the Plan Commission and subject to the conditions of Proposition "R, " by una vote. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 310 - Russ L. Huston That the request for conditional use permit to convert an existing dente into a real estate office at 212 Brookside Avenue, A-P Zone, approved subject to all departmental recommendations as outlined in ning Commission minutes dated February 13, 1979,and with the additi of Planning Recommendation No. 11 : awning design to be approved by Planning Department. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by man Riordan, unanimous approval was given to Conditional Use Permit 3 . Tentative Map Tract No. 9778 Robert Phillips Time Extension y.� -—— .a4 — t.a -- is vvuau s iac �v e.r --.->[aJ. v�= L..Ai_(_;n 1C:C L-LIIlJ . L)L • Wt",aU O.t_`3u presented six supporting letters from neighbors in the area. Council discussed the pros and cans of requiring the installation of street lights with Mr„ DeMirjyn stating at sometime in the future citizens return to Council after buying property and request street light installation. It was pointed out that burglary and vandalism are deterred by lighting. John Donnelly, a member of the advisory Committee, stated that the reason the Advisory Committee denied Dr. West 's request to be allowed to sign the Improvement Agreement for the installation of street lights was that it is the Committee ' s position that lights are for public service and not for the convenience of the immediate area . The Council also discussed requir- ing the installation of conduits in order that poles could be installed at a later date. Mr. Hartwick, engineer for the development, stated that the grading is not established at this time along the parkway thus making this impossible. Following lengthy discussion, on motion of Councilman Riordan,. seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council authorized that Dr. West may sign an Improvement Agreement for the required street lights; said agreement to run as a covenant with the land. The City Attorney will prepare the document for recordation. The motion was passed by the following vote : AYES four, with Councilman DeMirjyn voting No, as he believes this was unfair treatment to other developers who have been required to install street lights for the public good. Ordinance No. 1680 - Revision dated February 14, 1979 Council held a lengthy discussion on a revised draft of Ordinance No. 1.680 which Planning and Community Developer Schindler stated incorporated the recommendations made by the Planning Commission at their meeting of February* 13, 1979, and which was available to Councilmembers only. This draft was discussed in detail and at length. Mr. DeMirjyn and Mr. Knudsen questioned the omission of the words "after the County has approved the project" from paragraph 14 as presented by Councilman DeMirjyn in the Council minutes of February 6, 1979. Various aspects of dealing with the County of San Bernardino in relation to the 150 outside the city water and sewer connections which is permitted during a year under Proposition "R" was discussed at length and from many points of view, including the effect of Senate Bill 184, which limits time periods available for projects . The Council addressed the necessity of having a clear definition of the word "impaction" as it is used in the ordinance, Section IV -- Emergency Situations reported by "other public entities. " City Manager Christiansen pointed out that the burden of proof of impaction should rest upon the board or individuals who give the City notice that impaction exists, Councilman DeMirjyn mentioned that school impaction could not be considered: until double sessions were in effect and bussing used heavily. Council concurred that this definition of impaction could be established by reso- lution. The requirement of four AYE votes in .impaction situations was questioned by Councilmember Riordan* Mrs. Riordan asked Attorney Atkins to return tonight with a definition of Conflict of Interest as she believes passible conflict of interest exists on this Council in relation to school matters ,- this atters ;this was discussed briefly. Public Warks Director Donnelly presented a map depicting the four drainage areas of the City with the plus and minus points which developments in each area would accrue. Mr. Schindler also touched on the advantage of adding five points for Cir- culation which had been removed from Environment„ Also discussed was sub- division development of the type of Smiley Heights. IJY 1.UU[1(.LJ_1[tci11 ALULUCM. WcAl` tf L Ul d L)U ltiC L ( UC[1 U Wc1t, 9LCi11Luu, .0 brawl fees will be required to be paid. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Vi Council; Knudsen was given permission to be out of the United Mates from ti Member Absencetime during 1979. He will sign the necessary forms to allow specia meetings, if needed, in his absence. COMMUNICATIONS On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, th Endorsement unanimously endorsed the resolution of the Chamber of Commerce rela the Clean Air Act. FINIS�IED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1675, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending O Ordinance Nos . 1.445 and 1459 which provide for the granting of franchise for No. 1673 antenna television systems, to amend Section 14, Guarantee of Faith Televents formance, permitting either an irrevocable Commercial Fetter of Cre Performance Performance Bond in favor of the City, was given second reading of Guarantee title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in fu motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by th lowing roll call vote, AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Ma Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None Council now turned their attention to Ordinance No. 1630, an ordina implementing the Initiative Ordinance to Moderate Residential Growt adopted as Proposition "R, " on November 7, 1978. Council briefly discussed the adoption procedures and then began fe study of the contents of the ordinance . Councilman DeMerjyn expres cern with the provision in the ordinance that this ordinance can be by resolution, and stated that this could bring political implicate Dr. Roth expressed similar apprehension of this provision. Councilman Knudsen brought up the question of a minimum point limit and stated that it should be in the ordinance itself. Mr. Schindle Ordinance findings of point effect can a study of twenty-two tracts were descu No. 1680 Mr. Knudsen ultimately recommended : Public Service 35 and Enveronme Implementa-- as a compromise. Mr. Schindler notified Council that there are app tion mately 1, 200 units now in some process of development. Proposition "R"" Council discussed the flood prone areas at length and noted that ty which failed in Mr. Schindler' s evaluation were in the flood prone Councilman Riordan asked that on page 16, Section IV, item 1, folk Council at the last meeting and stated that the County was looking forward ' to working cooperatively with the City in this matter. Council received a letter from Dick Scutt, President of Baldy View Chapter, Business Industry association. Dr. Kenneth Roth stated that a great deal of time and effort had been put into the over-all development of the ordinance and, expressed concern that it could be amended in one night by a resolution. He stessed that he thought this dangerous and believes Ordinance No. 16807 should be kept as an ordinance with points being limited to resolution change . Mrs. Roscoe Crim addressed Council concerning the effect of the voters ' action within the City of Redlands on property outside the City. Mr. taus Bisessi also spoke of decline of the orange drove areas . Mr. Stan Sievers expressed hope for special consideration of tracts which have been in ten- ce tative approval. 80 nta- Following the public participation, Council discussed the above matters at length. Council then agreed on the following changes of the ordinance tion and concurred in deletion of Section II, Item B-3, Project Requires Variance (on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn) ; to change Section II, Item C-1 by deleting a, b, and c and inserting "cane point per ten percent of abutting area (on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen) ; and that. Section II, Item a, include "and shall obtain a minimum number of points as set by resolution" (on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, with Councilman DeMirjyn voting No) . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the pro- ' vision dealing with invalidity and unconstitutionality as contained in Section 9 of the original initiative ordinance was authorized to be included as Section VI in Ordinance No. 1680. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, waiver of ; the reading of the ordinance in full was unanimously adopted. Then, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Ordinance No. 1680 was adopted as an urgency ordinance; including minimum points of 35 in Section IIC and 25 in Section IID; and as written with points as established in certain categories by the following roll call. vote'. AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan, Mayor Martinez NOES : Nene ABSENT : None INESS Fee 41t. 4/L'-A_L4x{:7411..0 LN4lw lilU%J, WCk" IttCa l.Lltt%..I t71Y CX4dVjl1.C:41rt LILTj-I-) .LCC 1:11LCA1 c la effective February 20, 1979. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1682, an ordinance of the City of Redlands protecting No. 1682 and equines utilized by the Police Department and prohibiting their Canines; & treatment, was given first reading of the title and laid over under Equines rules, with second reading set for March 6, 1979. Ordinance No. 1683, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending t Ordinance Redlands Ordinance Code, Section 57301, Dogs Running at targe, and No. 1633 Dog ante No. 1585, was given first reading of the title and laid over u Impound rules with second reading set for March 6, 1979. This ordinance wi Fees crease dog .impound fees to $10.00 for the first apprehension, $15.0 the second time, and $30.00 for each subsequent impoundment. Resolution On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Re No. 3559 No. 3559, a resolution of the City Council establishing policy rega Outside; applications for outside water and sewer connections under the Prov Connections of Ordinance No. 1680, Implementation of Proposition "R, " was unani. Policy adopted. Ordinance Ordinance. No. 1684, an ordinance of the City of Redlands relating t No. 1684 acquisition of water stocks and water rights and establishing the W Water Stocks and Rights Source Acquisition Fund, was given first reading of the title and 1 Acquisition Fund under the rules with second reading set for March 6, 1979. CITY MANAGER A Declaration of Dedication from Ray Z. Huffman Construction, Inc. Declaration of street right-of-way purposes in connection with Commission Review a Dedication Approval No. 392 was unanimously accepted on motion of Councilman D seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a quitclaim Quitclaim Deed an alley that is no longer needed for street purposes to the Redlan Associates on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman A permanent easement for public utilities has been retained. Waiver of an eight-inch water main installation within Myrtle Stree the frontage of an office building under construction at the southw Waiver of ner of Olive Avenue and Myrtle Street was granted on motion of Cou Water Mein DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. The developer has indica will not need a new service from the main on Myrtle Street and will sufficient water service from the 1-1/2-inch main in Olive On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Elliott, th Proposition sition "R" Committee was unanimously directed to meet after duly to Rr Committee and reassess the results of the first allocation period of Ordinanc Mayer cif fhe Citi of Re land ° Fe rk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0