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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06051979-cc_CCv0001.pdf} of a regular meeting of the city Council, City of Redlands, held it the ) Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside »?ease. on Jere 5, 1979, at ) 7 :00 P.M. ( Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. ( Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor ) Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Charles G. QeMi£j/r, Councilmember Warren R. Elliott. Coercilmembe£ Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmembe£ Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, city Attorney eeggy A . Moseley, City Cleft Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance Nc an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes changes of zor property generally located within the area bounded by Redlands Roulei Ordinance the north, the existing City limits on the east, Citrus Avenue on th( No. 1690 and a line 660 feet west of Alabama. Street can the west; said zone chi Zone Change shall become effective at the same time that annexation of the subjec No, 213 tory to the City of Redlands becomes effective. Mayor Martinez declG Annexation meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concel No. 56 these changes of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing wr glared closed, and Ordinance No, 1690 was adopted, with waiver of the ing of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman DeMirjn, secor Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call vote; AYES : Council embers DeMir yn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSTAIN: Council.member Knudsen ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinar 1691, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes a changE zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to C-M (Commercial Manufacturer Ordinance trict for approximately 12.5 acres of property located on Zugonia Ave No, 169,1 approximately 1, 960 feet west of Texas Street, Mayor Martinez declax : Zone Change meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concel Na. 211 this change of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was closed, and ordinance No. 1691 was adopted, with waiver of the readin ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Counc Knudsen, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmebers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor NOES : None ABSENT : None � ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. ,lames Gorman, 1517 Margarita Drive, again presented the requests Sunset Ridge Association for assistance in obtaining access to the re their properties and for some assistance by the City in, controlling h new houses nearby to one story. Mr. Gorman stated that the staff had Access unable to assist in this matter. ; and Ieight City Manager Christiansen stated that zoning control would amend the ,imitation ordinance and affect all similar lots in the City. Mr. Gorman asked if there was a storm drain easement for a drain from Gest Drive into the rear lot area. He stated that work had been done Mr* Gorman closed his presentation with a plea for Council assistance Mr. Richard Eppey asked for waiver of, or permission to sign an impro 15.cUC.C H L <-LIlb None R.P.C. No. 501 - Zane Change No. 21.7 - Vanguard Builders Corporation i That R.P.C. No, 501, a resolution of the Planning Commission for the adop- tion of Zone Change No. 217, a change of zone from A--1 (Agriculture) District to R S (Residential Suburban) District for approximately 9.78 acres, be approved. Before Council consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation, Drti Kenneth Roth of 1720 Sarrita Drive read a brief statement, and brought to Council copies of the State Code, Chapter 4.7 "School Facilities " (NEW) . This statement referred to Resolution. No. 39 which was adopted on May 8, 1979 by the Board of Education, Redlands Unified School District. This resolution stated that the Redlands City Schools are impacted as a result of the occupation of newly constructed residential units, and previously approved, though not yet constructed, residential. units. Br. Roth pointed out that under Government Code 65972, the State of California requires the City Council "shall not approve an ordinance rezoning property to a r°eslden-i tial use, grant a discretionary permit for residential use, or approve a tentative subdivision map for residential purposes with the area, " if Coun- cil concurs with the findings of the School Board. pan Tyr. Roth stressed that it is incumbent upon the Council to study the School Board ' s claims and urged that the Council immediately investigate the con- ditions and act according to the law. He added that the Redlands children deserve the best education available, that such is not found in overcrowded schools, and that this is one of the major concerns of those who supported, Proposition "R. " Mr. Ron Nottingham, speaking at length for Vanguard Corporation, urged the Council to approve this zone change and gave examples of concessions made by developers in other cities. Council discussed this with Mr. Nottingham... 1 In answer to Attorney Arkin ' s question, Mr. Elliott replied that Council had not been briefed on the School Board's findings but that meetings were going to be set up with board members in compliance with the Brown Act. City Manager Christiansen stated that he and School Superintendent Boysen had discussed meetings of two Councilmembers and two School. Board members in order that all could become aware of the effect of the resolution on the City. Following further discussion, Councilman. Riordan moved that becaute of the forthcoming Council review of the impaction of schools and because of possible availability of funds from Sacramento for school use, she would like to table the matter until these two things are accomplished. The mo tion was seconded by Councilman Elliott, Prior to voting on the motion to table, Council had an open discussion with those in the audience. Mr. Hal Hagen spoke concerning the point system under Proposition "R" and also briefly described the application made to the state for the senior citizen housing. Mr. Gus Bisesi addressed Council urging them to "wear one hat and not allow people to put words in their mouths " Councilman Elliott stated that each member of Council had recieved :letters from the School Board re- ferring to Resolution No, 39 and Code Section 65971. Attorney Atkins stressed that it is incumbent upon the Councilto inform themselves fully in view of the letter from the schools. The vote on Councilman Riordan' s motion to table was unanimous. ADDITIONAL I'T'EMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERA"T"ION Appeal from ERC Decision - Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 33 Stanley Rosen - Continued Mr. Schindler briefly outlined this situation and stated that the issue is a matter of policy interpretation for the Environmental Review Committee School Councilman Riordan, this matter was tabled in the same tashion as It( Impaction to await information concerning Mate action on funds and the Council position on the school ' s resolution. tonin Concerns - Multi 1e Residential -- Crowdin At this time Councilman Knudsen brought to Council attention his con( Multiple about the R-2-2000 zoning. lie stated that this is very crowded zonir Residential suitable for family living, and urged that action be taken, possibly Zoning to R-2-4000. Following discussions, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, Study by Councilman DeMirjyn, the Planning Commission was requested to loot density of multiple residential districts and consider the problem of ing. This motion was adopted unanimously by the Council. 4. R.P.C. No. 500 - General Plan Amendment No. 24 -- Hal Hagen/'First Bapl Church Mr. Schindler stated that no action was taken by the Park commission their last meeting. Mr. Hal Hagen made a brief report on the application and description senior development planned for this area. He explained the differen( School tween the present plan and the one originally considered. Impaction Council considered the propriety of adopting this General Plan Amendr this time.. Mr. Arthur Gregory, Jr. , spoke in favor of the adoption. Atkins stated that he did not feel it would be inappropriate to cons- matter, but that. Mr. Hagen stated that two more weeks would not be hE to his plan. Councilman Knudsen moved to table consideration of thiw for further information from the attorney. The motion was seconded 1 cilman DeMirjyn, and approved by unanimous vote. 5 . Tract No. 9455 -- CC&R'S - Melvin Kaufman Planning and Community Development Director Schindler stated that th( for Tract No. 9455 had been rerecorded in May as originally specifie( Council. He added that Council now is in receipt of an amendment to ' Age CC&R' s prepared by the City Attorney. The Council concurred with th( Requirement dation of this amendment which requires that prior to recordation of amendment proposed for the provisions of these CC&R' s such changes b( mitted to the City of Redlands and that no amendment shall be effect: less approval of the City of Redlands has been obtained. Mr. Kaufman, present in the audience, received a copy of the amendmer 6. "Tract No. 9996 - Western Communities, Inc. -- Jim Bradbur Planning Director Schindler stated that no response to his inquiries letters have been received from the developer of this trach He inf( Council that inspections on the property have been discontinued by tl ing Department. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive s( Park Commission - will meet on June 21, 1979, in City Hall Traffic Commission - Resolution No. 3583, a resolution of the City 0.- authorizing the installation of stop signs at three locations within Resolution City; eliminating a right turn lane for southbound traffic on Wabash = No, 353 Colton Avenue; establishing "No Parking" zones at Teledyne Battery P] Traffic and extending the "Loading" zone an additional twenty feet on Texas E front of Grangewood High School, was unanimously adopted on motion of u­wciy�5 cmu t_unpube nuisance glare ono neignDora.ng properties, was given are second reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman 7 Elliott, by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None NOES : None On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Ordinance e No. 1693, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing procedures for 93 the construction operation, or expansion of motion picture theaters, was given second reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full by the following mall call vote- AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES : None ABSENT: None INESS ion Resolution No. 3582, a resolution of the City Council. establishing a sched X82 ule of fees to be charged for specified types of fences, hot tubs or spas, underground fuel tanks, masonry garden walls, patios, and roof covers, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Councilman Knudsen commended Building and Safety Director Bale for the excellence of his presentation. To eliminate cash deficiencies, Council approved the transfer of $486, 000 s from the Sewer Rental Fund to the Sewer construction Fund to maintain accounting records for construction of the wastewater treatment plant and dad any other sewer system improvements, and $2, 210.01 from the Legal and d Capital Fund to the Water Construction Fund to maintain cost associated with major improvements to the water system. This approval. was given on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. i On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council unanimously authorized the following transfers from General Fund Reserves : $200, 000 to the Insurance Fund to insure adequate reserves for potential liabilities of the City in respect to general liability and worker ' s compere-. sation liability; $600,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund to provide for major capital improvements in the area of vehicle replacement and building rehabilitation; $200,000 to the Parking District to provide a portion of monies required for decking of Parking Lot No. 2 at Sixth Street and Citrus ,Avenue to be repaid over a period of years; and $550, 000 for a restricted reserve account in the General Fund to insure availability of monies to ful— fill obligations of the General Fund relative to the lease payment for the Mall parking facilities. right-of-way purposes as required by Building Permit No.. 436. Drainages b. Acceptance of a drainage easement from Royalite Plastics which mz Easement needed for future drainage devices . Quitclaim C. Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Quitclaim DE .Beed Phillip M. Schott which disposes of the vacated Fourth Street bet Schott the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way. Sewer d. Acceptance of three Grants of Pipeline Easements within the aligr Pipeline Nevada Street between San Bernardino Avenue and Palmetto Avenue i Easements Eadington Fruit Company (two easements) and Lester G. and Julia t Nevada These easements are required in order that a trunk sewer line car Street constructed within Nevada Street as budgeted. e. Execution of a standard .improvement agreement for installation of Water eight-inch water main by Anthony Christopher and Mary Espinoza Rc Improvement Agreement subsequent owner in the future, in connection with Outside City C tion No, 79--09. f, Acceptance of a Declaration of Dedication from James Dickerson fc Dedication right--of-way purposes as required by CRA 41.3 . g, Provide outside dater service to property owned by the Redlands I Fee Waiver lighters, Inc, on Barton Road near Terracina Boulevard next to tl Asistencia Mission and waiver of the $500 processing fee for the profit City organization.. h. Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Quitclaim DE Quitclaim Royalite Plastics, Inc. for a drainage easement that is no longer Deed Royalite by the City as the owners of the property are dedicating a drainz ment where desired by the City. i. A 7-1,x`2 percent salary increase, retroactive to January 1, 1979, Salary City Clerk and the City Treasurer. j . Acceptance of a Declaration of Dedication from Leonard S. and Rut Dedication Harbeson for alley right-of-way in conjunction with Building Perp 514. k. Authorize the following clarification. of Resolution No, 3534 - Di Storm Fees : Demolition - Where demolition occurs, and the size of the r Drain Fees Clarific -- structure is expanded, fifteen cents ($ . 15) per square foot shall tion fee for any differential. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a c Claim in the name of Gary E. Holub was denied in routine manner and referre the City ' s insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comma There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 7 :3- Next regular meeting, June 19, 1979, F m