Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05011979-cc_CCv0001.pdf Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayer Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Warren R. Elliott., 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 Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo- cation by Reverend Russ Haggerty of the grange Tree Chapel. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1979, and the adjourned regular meeting of April 19, 1979, were approved as submitted. The following bid for installation of Texonia Park lights was opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :99 A .M. this date: Inland Contractors, Inc. Redlands, California $69, 505.00 This bid was referred to the Department of Planning and Community Develop- ment for recommendation. It is the departmental recommendation that as the bid far exceeds the grant authorized for this purpose, the bid be refused and authorization be given to go to bid again. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the bid on was rejected and the department was instructed to revise the specifications in order to keep it in line with the grant.. Motion was approved by AXE votes of all present. HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No. .5575; a resolution of the City Council for adoption of Precise Street Plan No. 1. : This street plan will establish a specific street plan to assure an appro- ion priate future alignment of Fern Avenue and provide a 90 degree intersection 5, 75 at Fern Avenue with San Timoteo Canyon Road. Mayor Martinez declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning l this precise steet plan. Mr. William Cunningham addressed Council briefly reminding them of the commentary he made at the Council meeting of April 17 and stating that he has misgivings and concerns about this street plan. No ether comments being forthcoming, Magor Martinez closed the public hearing and Resolution No. 3575 was adopted by AYE votes of all present can motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Council accept the berg grant for tuning or the Crarton arta Kirwex Schools and accept the School Board ' s obligation to pay for water anc nance of these areas. Mr. Knudsen' s motion received no second. School Turfing °, In answer to Mrs. Mishak's question of why no one seconded the motior Martinez responded that the commitment in the use of Vberg Funds wog: obligate the City to an $18, 000.00 debt. Mayor Martinez recommended that a committee be established of Council and School Board to study this problem. Mr. Fames W. Gorman of 1.517 Margarita Drive presented a petition sigr nineteen residents on Margarita Drive. He brought two requests. Fix the access to the rear of the properties on the northeast side of Max Margarita Drive, which is through the ravine behind the property and exits on C Drive West .Drive, be re--established in order to accomodate emergency vehicl Access fire, utility maintenance, general property maintenance, periodic weE trol, and trash removal. Mr. Gorman explained that easements already on therear of these properties for this purpose but the access to God Drive has been blocked by grading. The citizens request the City to gate the matter to recover this access and preserve :Lt. Mr, Gorman' s second; request is that Lots 10 through 17 of Tract No.. i which encompasses the western most portion of Golden West Drive, be x Single to a single story above ground level. Mr. Gorman stressed the detrin Story the views of the Margarita Drive property and to property values. HE Doses commented briefly on the improper filling and grading of the area, tt erosion, and questioned the buildable condition of the soil in the ax added that the single storied houses would provide maximum base for f distribution of a house. Council discussed the matter with Mr. Gorman at length and requested Attorney "Taylor to look into height limitation possibilities and repo the next Council meeting. Mrs. Henry J. Horta of 1010 Judson Street brought to Council attentic concerns regarding the fencing of a backyard swimming pool which they building. The pool is large and the Hortas wish to use the setback a Swi a flood plain, and there are many problems in this area , and moved to deny this zone change. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Followin 9 discussion, the motion to deny lost by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen and DeMirjyn NOES : Councilmember Elliott; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Councilmember Riordan Mayor Martinez stated that this matter would go back to the Planning Commis-:: soon. Minor Subdivision No. 70 William and Pe qqV Moore That the request for permission to subdivide the property located on the northwest corner of San Mateo Street and Magnolia Avenue, 3 lots, R-S Zone be approved subject to all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning! Commission minutes dated April 24, 1979. On motion of Council-man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Minor Subdivision No. 70 was approved by AYE votes of all, present. Variance No. 241 - Highland Village Homes The request for two variances from ordinance No. 1000, Section 43 . 20 (a.6) to allow a five-foot high fence at the property line rather than at the fifteen-foot setback line for properties located at 1072 Lytle Street and 1073 Lytle Street, was unanimously denied by the Planning Commission. On May 1, 1979, an appeal was filed to the decision of the Planning Commis- sion. Council. concurred in setting the time of the hearing for this appeal for 3 :00 P.M. on May 15, 1979. Reconsideration - Request for Outside Water Service - Tract No. 10323 Overtree DeveLo m(�nt This development is a 279 lot subdivision on 93 acres of property located between Redlands and Loma Linda. Mr. Saul Reiss, attorney for Mr. and Mrs . Overtree, addressed Council and gave a detailed summary of the seventeen months of progress of this develop-:! meat. He referred to letters and conversations with City staff which he believes to be a commitment to serve water to this project. Councilmembers discussed the limitations of Proposition "R" which some Members believe supercede any prior agreements. City Manager Christiansen stated that the staff has no authority to grant other than a one-inch line to a single family residential home. Mr. Chris- tiansen pointed out that of these 90 acres, 20 acres are in the Redlands Sphere of Influence and 70 acres are in the Loma Linda Sphere of Influence. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he did not feel it would jeopardize the City's position and moved for approval, of the service. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion adding that it is to the advantage of Redlands to serve the outside water. This motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn NOES : Councilmember Elliott; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Council ember Riordan Tract No. 9778 - Robert Phjllip,s - Time Extension On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, a time extension of one year was granted for Tract No. 9778 located west of Country ` Club Drive between Via Vista and Fairway Drives by AYE votes of all present. : Appeal to Requirements for Commission Review and Approval No. 413 Al on P.M. on May 15, 1979. 5. Tract No. 9455 - Property Development standards Redlands Homes Limi Mr. Enos Reid addressed Council and gave a comprehensive review of th ation regarding Tract No. 9455. The property was originally brought Council by W.J.E. Corporation and was allowed modified property devel standards to meet a reported needed housing for older persons. Mr. Reid outlined the problems his developers have met since they arc fourth owner of this project and now discover there is no market for homes at this current price among senior citizens. He stated that th is a very good market among young people. Councilman Knudsen gave a detailed explanation of the original presen of the reluctance of Council to reduce the standards, and of the emph developer, W. J. E. Corporation, of the need. Following a thirty-min discussion, Mr. Knudsen recommended possible changes which might brie development up to satisfactory standards. He suggested relocating se houses to other areas in order to provide more space for needed parki for play areas. It was brought out that the schools in this area are already impacted Knudsen added that in some areas 7, 200 square foot lots have been dee too small for young children. He stressed that the amenities must be which Redlands ordinances require. Following discussion, Council con that this matter should be redirected to the Planning Commission. 6. LAFCO Proposal bv South San Bernardino County Water District On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the moved to protest the establishment of a Sphere of Influence for the S San Bernardino County Water District within the Sphere of Influence c City of Redlands . This motion carried by the following roll call vot AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Elliott, Mayor Martinez NOES : Councilmember Knudsen ABSENT: Councilmember Riordan There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, to a p session. Park Commission - will meet on Thursday, May 17th, at 1:45 P.M. Recreation Commission - will meet on Thursday, May 10th, at Joslyn Ce L_ Housi sing Commission - will meet on May 10th, at 8 :00 P.M. in Council C Public Works Commission - will meet May 7th, at 3 :00 P.M. in the Conf Room, City Hall . HistoricandScenic Preservation commission - Councilman Elliott pres request from Dr. Donald Shaskey that his home at 834 West Highland Av :Historicoriginally called the "Myralee Cottage, " be registered as an historic : Structure Lure. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjy request was approved by AYE votes of all present. :APPLJqA�rQN�S AND PETITIONS The request for permission to use the Redlands Bowl on June 15 and 16 'Bowl Redlands Conservatory of Dance was approved on motion of Councilman D Use seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with AYE votes of all present, with t quirement that all bowl fees would be paid by the applicant. meeting. Mayor Martinez stated that negotiations are now going on with the tenants and the owners of the L,ugonia Fountain Mobilehome Park and that he also has an appointment to meet with the owners of the Grange Grave Mobile ce Estates and he is very hopeful of working out solutions to the problems 88 that would be satisfactory to both the tenants and the owners . Councilman Knudsen reminded Council that they had adopted a moratorium on rent increase for six months in mobile home parks and the purpose of this is to prevent increases while the problem is being studied... Mr. Taylor agreed with Councilman Elliott that any members appointed to a rent commission would be required to make full disclosure just as the Coun-- cilmembers do of holdings and income relating to rental property. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, consideration of this ordinance was tabled for two weeks; by AYE votes of all present. Mayor Martinez stated that it was a pleasure on behalf of the City Council ion to present Resolution No. 3577, a resolution of the City Council which 577 grants a 7--1/2% salary increase to the general employees of the City of Redlands. Mayor Martinez added that this increase is in compliance with President Carter' s policy and is an expression of Council ' s awareness of the' s contribution made by the employees toward an effective, efficient government=. Can motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 3577 was adopted by AYE votes of all. present. Two lots deeded to the City of Redlands on September 19, 1950 for use as a temporary street to provide circulation to Lombard and Oxford Drives are no ion longer needed for street purposes and it is the departmental recommendation 578 that the lots be declared surplus and offered for sale. Resolution No. 3578°,, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring that cer-` twin real property is no longer required for public use and ordering sale of said property, was adapted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott.. This resolution requires Council to hear and pass on all protests to the proposed sale in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7 :00 P.M. on May 15, 1979 and requres that notice of this resolution be pub- lashed at least once prior to said sale in the Redlands Daily Facts. AGER City Manager Christiansen requested Council authorization to advertise for bids for construction of 8essums Drive from 1/4 to 1/2 mile west. of Wabash Avenue, a budgeted Gas Tax Project. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, sec- sanded by Councilman Elliott, the City Clerk was authorized 'to advertise for this construction. vnese appointments were mace ny �yt; votes or aii, present on motion ui cilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, and letters of appoi and appreciation authorized over the Mayor ' s signature. Correction On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, th( To tion of lines 19 and 20, page 15, of the agreement in connection witl Agreement Five Cities Economic Development Authority, a Joint Powers Agreement, FCEDA authorized by City Council, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, aut tion was given for Mr. Glenn Emmerson to sign a standard improvement Agreement ment to be recorded with the property in connection with the requiren Emmerson installation of a reinforced concrete-type drain which runs along the line of his business at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Street. This recommendation by the Public Works Department was adopt AYE votes of all present. Additional. City Manager Christiansen requested an additional appropriation to ft Appropria- salary increases for the police and general employees as approved by tion, City Council previously. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded Salaries Councilman Knudsen, this additional appropriation was adopted by AYE of all present. A claim against the City in the name of Rachel Armendariz was denied Claim referred to the City ' s insurance carrier in routine manner on motion Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, ' Waiver Waiver of business license for a parking lot rummage sale on May 12 , ' Business: the First Missionary Baptist Church was approved on motion of Council License DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comm! There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at Next regular meeting, May 15 , 1979. __. ......... A4 ATTEST: Mayor of F.,6he{ City of Redla);ras Citr�IWr k 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0