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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04031979-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, can April 3, 19 7 :0Q P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. PRESENT Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayer Chresten M. Knudsen, trice Mayer Charles C. 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. Vein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by t cation by Reverend Vernon Z. Hoffs of the Bethany Reformed Church. Before starting the meeting, Mayer Martinez called to the podium fo Certifidate City employee James H. Meyer. He read the Certificate of Appreciat Of Mr. Meyer for his service at the Hillside Memorial Park from March Appreci6tion to January, 1979. Mayer .Martinez and Councilman Elliott then called Dr. Charles Hasel the podium to receive a Resolution of Appreciation.. Mayer Martinez the resolution which listed. Dr. Haseltine ' s service to his communit which described the tragic accident which befell Dr. Haseltine in h attempt to rescue a young Ann Arbor, Michigan newsboy when had been Resolution down by a sniper' s bullet. Upon presentation of the certificate, D Of Appreciation T3aseltine received a standing ovation from all. the citizens in the Council Chambers . ments or questions concerning this acti Councilman Riordan, Precise Street Plan No. 22 was approved and Res No, 3573, a resolution of the City Council setting a pudic hearing Precise Street Plan No. 22 was authorized. The public hearing will on April 17, 1979, at 7 .00 P.M. 3 . Zone Chan e No. 206 - ADR Corporation A request for a zone change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) Di to R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District for approx%matel acres located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue, approximately 1, east of University Street extended, was unanimously recommended for by the Planning Commission at their meeting of March 27, 1979. In the office of the City Clerk at 1 .30 P.M. this date, an appeal t denial was filed, signed by Paul Y.H. Hsu. The appeal contained a proposal to eliminate Lot No. 40 from the ap tion for Zone Change No. 206. This change in the zoning request wa sidered by the City Council briefly and following discussion, on mo Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, this matter wa mously referred back to the Planning Commission for study with the tion that adjacent property owners be again notified of this recons 4. R.P.C . No. 496 _ Zone Change No. 215 - CitV of Redlands That R.P.C. No. 496, a resolution of the Planning Commission recomm a change of zone from R-E (Residential Estate) District to R-A (Res Estate) District for approximately 59. 2 acres located between Halse on the east, Dwight Street on the west, Pepper Way on the north, an posy Drive on the south; and the area between Dwight Street on the Henrietta Street on the west, Pepper Way on the north and a line pa and approximately 900 feet, south of Pepper Way; and an area south o Drive approximately 300 feet in depth between Ridge Street on the e a westerly line approximately 250 feet east of Alessandro Road, be On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, R No. 496 was approved by the City Council and Ordinance No. 1657, a nance of the City Council to establish Zone Change No. 215 , was giv reading of the title and laid over under the rules with public hear for April 17, 1979, at 7 .00 P.M. Mrs . James Simonds and Mrs .Philli Carruthers spoke in approval. 5 . San Bernardino County General Plan - Loma Linda/Redlands Sphere of The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approv Consolidated San Bernardino County General Plan for the area pertai Redlands as presented and requested that during their annual review first of the year, the area be reviewed with the Planning Staff of of Redlands. Councilman Knudsen addressed Council as an owner of property within area and added that he is speaking also for Dr. Day. He pointed ou sistency in the overall plan and spoke at length to propose improve in the recommendation. Council discussed Mr. Knudsen' s point of vi also considered the San Bernardino County map proposal for diffeen The Council questioned the County map lines i `RES 1 ' and pointed the County does not show ranges. Following discussion, Councilman moved to amend the Commission recommendation to state that the Coun quests 'RES 2 ' in 'RES 1 ' designations and also questions the agric area east of the airport. This motion was seconded by Councilman D and approved by four RYE votes with Councilman Knudsen abstaining f voting. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, M sen was appointed to speak for the City of Redlands at the time he before the County Planning Commission this coming Friday.. or zne eianning ueparcmenc rnaL rinai approvai oe given rna.s manor suDai- vision. On motion of Councilman DeMir y , seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous sinal approval was given Minor Subdivision No. 66. (No map prepared per Planning Leet.) Conditional Use Permit No. 310 Russ L. Huston - Final A royal _ m_ All requirements as outlined In Council minutes dated February 20, 1.979, for Conditional Use Permit No. 310 having been completed, it is the recom- mendation of the Planning Department that final approval be granted Condi- tional Use Permit No. 310. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given Conditional Use Permit. No. 310. Councilman Knudsen requested an amendment to the Building Code to prohibit the use of material on the outside of buildings which would reflectobjec- tionable heat and light. He cited the Vanir 'Lowers in San Bernardino as being material he would like to see avoided in Redlands . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the staff was advised to investigate and prepare an ordinance. Parking Structure Decking City Manager Christiansen presented the proposal for decking the parking lot at Citrus Avenue and Sixth. Street as submitted by J. D. Diffenbaugh, Inc. and then explained the financing as proposed by the B.I .D. Parking Place Commission Chairman Clare H. Day explained the commission' s thinking regarding the $553, 547 .00 proposal contract and the additional funds as forseen for soil tests and utility relocation. He also briefly spoke of the south wall of the structure stating that he preferred it to be open. Mr. Day commented that the Board of Parking Place Commission ' s funds will be exhausted by this construction and suggested that perhaps some other vehicle would be found for handling the municipal parking developments and needs. It was clarified that the proposals were received after the Public Works Department was authorized to seek proposals and that three had been received. Council thanked Mr. Day for his words and stated that Council would take action on the proposal this evening. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, to a person- nel session at 4:00 P.M. Park Commission - The next Park, Commission meeting will be on April 19, 1979. Recreation Commission - meeting will be on Thursday, April 1 , 1979. Board of Parking Place Commission City Manager Christiansen presented the recommendation of the Board of Parking Place Commission that the proposal of J. D. Diffenbaugh, Inc. , be accepted for the providing of a double-decked parking structure on Citrus Avenue between :Fifth and Sixth Streets for the sum of $553 , 547. Mr. Christiansen further stated that the Parking District Fund has $415,000 and the City plans to make available to the Parking District Fund an addi- aye tional $200,000 to be repaid by the Business Improvement District„ He ex- plained the B.I .D. ' s financing and the availability of funds through this organization. guard financing will be included in the 197980 police budget. He that the City will endeavor to make guards available for this schoo and added that the School Beard is also looking into this problem a School meeting this evening. Crossing Guards This proposal was discussed by various people from the audience and Lucian van Hulle of 1112 Cedar Avenue, who reminded Council that th ity the City would stand following an accident would be much greate. the cost of the guards . By unanimous Council action, upon motion of Council DeMiryn, recon, Councilman Knudsen, the following permissions and waivers of busine license were approved. 1.. American Cancer Society to hold Cancer Drive during April 16t 30th. Waivers 2 . The Redlands Area Historical Society to hold their Heritage F October 20, 1979 at 1201 .Brookside Avenue in Redlands. 3 . Explorer Post 61 to paint house numbers on street curbs to ra money for equipment for a drill team. 4. Baseball For Boys to operate the concession stand at Communit from April 16, 1979 through July 1, 1979. By the same motion the Delancy Street Foundation request for permi.s Denial conduct a Fund Drive within the City of Redlands was denied. The Allied Senior Citizens Club, Inc. of California request for wai waiver business license to operate vending machines at the Community Conte Dousing Authority office, and the Boys Club was approved subject to furnishing of IRS or State Tax Exemption number to the City Treasur COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Knudsen spoke highly of the work of the police during re Commendation weeks with youth problems which the police have faced and commended officers who were abused and hurt. Councilman Knudsen expressed re cern for the need of the City to alert parents to be aware of the a Crossing of their children. He stated that the recent weekend police proble Guards ded approximately one-eighth of the entire crossing guard budget fo Mayor Martinez also stated that in spite of criticism and isolated able reports, the community is indeed appreciative and supportive o continued work of the police in all areas. Councilman Elliott commended the Chamber of Commerce for spear-head recent Criminal Justice Seminar held in San Bernardino. acre grave within Prospect Park, was unanimously adapted on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, ion Resolution No. 3572, a resolution of the City Council providing a seven 572 and cane--half percent increase for police officers, retroactive to July 1, 1978, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 'AGER On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the following items were unanimously approved: 1, The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for one one-half ton cab and chassis truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and one one-half ton pick-up truck for the Water Division. . The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for Texonia Park. lights. 3.. The City Council accepted a Declaration. of Predication from Mary G. Melki for alley improvements in connection with a building permit can dons the northwest corner of Sun Avenue and .Alta Street, ions 4. The City Council accepted Declarations of Predications from Donald Dennis Figgins and Jack G. and Geraldine F . Bray for street right-of- way purposes in connection with Commission Review and Approval No. 406.1 5, The Council acknowledged receipt of the recommendation from the Housing; Commission concerning low and moderate income housing. Councilman. Riordan asked for permission to be out of the City for the first, meeting in May and will furnish the necessary papers. Permission was granted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Next regular meeting, .April 17, 1979. 3r. Mayor of the Cy of elands 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0