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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06191979-cc_CCv0001.pdf Oddie J. Martinez , Jr. , Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Warren R. Elliott, Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Dein, Redlands Daily Facts Martha Lipscomb, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the .invocation by Reverend Richard LeGros of the Redlands Bible Church. Mayor Martinez read a brief statement on the Council-School Board meeting ; held last night and stated that the Council must take the time to survey the School District ' s problem in relation to growth and possible litiga- tion. ,TITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Norman Langley presented a drainage control plan for a parcel of land draining into the Zanja for which negative points are given under Proposi-li tion "R. " He stated that this proposed series of storage ponds, land- scaping, and terraces could reduce the runoff from developed areas to be- low what exists under present conditions. The area would be maintained by a homeowners ' group. _s Messers Christiansen, Schindler, and Donnelly have reviewed this presenta- tion and the Proposition "R" Committee studied such a proposal and rejec- ted it in January of this year. Councilman Elliott urged study of the plan by the Public Works Department.: Director of Public Works Donnelly commented that while this was technically possible, there were concerns for maintenance which would in effect be placing the health and welfare of people downstream in the hands of a homeowners ' organization. Mr. Phillip Carruthers of 1688 Dwight Street described in detail the aggregation, annoyance, inconvenience, and totally unacceptable condition: inflicted upon himself and nearby residents for the past three years by the developer of five and a half acres adjacent to his home. He questioned sion expenditures of City tax funds for continuing street repair and dirt re- xment moval . Council discussed possible controls with Mr. Taylor, .including the possi- bility of controlling subdivisions by Conditional Use Permits. Councilman Knudsen recommended that Mr. Carruthers take his complaint to the Contractors ' State License Board, 303 West Third Street, San. Bernar- a change of zone from. R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District to (General Commercial) District for 14 ,400 square feet of property to on the north side of Colton Avenue, approximately 45 feet west of S Street, Zone Change No. 216 , be approved. Following discussion, on of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, R.P.C. No. approved and Ordinance No. 1695, an ordinance of the City Council f tion of Zone Change No. 216, was given first reading of the title a over under the rules with public hearing authorized for July 3, 197 7 : 00 P .M. , by unanimous vote of the Council. 2 . Amendment No. 139 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 Amendment No. 139 to Ordinance No. 1000 , Section 27 .20 to permit re shopping centers under Conditional Use Permit procedure within the (Commercial Manufacturing) District was not passed by the Planning cion at their meeting of rune 12 , 1979 . Planning Director Schindler explained that the City Zoning Ordinanc items not handled in a positive manner by the Planning Commission t ferred directly to the Council for approval, disapproval , or modifi Council discussed this addition to the C-M (Commercial Manufacturin trict, considered the points made by the Planning Commissioners in of this recommendation and those not in favor. Planning Director S explained that this is the procedure under which the K-Mart applica and development was handled. .,vw ta•t d that..be~tter...cantr .l„• .f... a.,.,de wa, v } a He stated that better control of a development i tained by this procedure. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by man Elliott, Ordinance No. 1696 , an ordinance of the City Council f establishment of Amendment No. 139 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, wa first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with publi ing set for July 3 , 1979 , at 7 . 00 P .M. by the following roll call v AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordam NOES; None ABSTAIN: Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None . Tentative Tract No. 10107 - Kingswood, Incorporated That the Tentative Tract No. 10107 located north of the Mill Creek south of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and west of Cra Elementary School, 75 lots, R-1 Zone, be denied without prejudice . tion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this ac of the Planning Commission was supported unanimously by the City Cc and Tentative Map of Tract No. 10107 denied without prejudice. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:. (Tabled June 5th Council meeting) A. Appeal to ERC Denial for Removal from Agricultural Preserve No. 33 Stanley Rosen Following lengthy Council discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMis seconded by Councilman Knudsen, removal of this property, Parcel Nc 167--141-14 , from the Agricultural Preserve was approved by the Cour Resolution 3592 was adopted. B. Advisory Committee Recommendations - Planning Commission Denial of Variance No. 241 - Robert Osborne Council received the recommendation of the Advisory Committee inclt map of the property. Planning Director Schindler explained the rec tion proposed in detail. Mr. Robert Osborne of 25301 Cabbot Road, Hills, disagreed with the recommendation of the Advisory Committee, that on Lots 21 and 22 it would become very costly. Mr. Osborne e-” the reason for this problem as being the intersection of two cul-dc who have conformed to Proposition R. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Coun- cilman Knudsen, these matters were again tabled for consideration after the school impact question is settled, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan NOES: Councilmember Elliott ABSTAIN: Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None Amendment No. 24 to General Plan This request by Hal Dagen and the Baptist Church was tabled to this time to allow public consideration. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 3580 , a resolution of the City Council adopting Amendment No. 24 to the General Plan, was authorized for public hearing on July 3 , 1979, at 7 : 00 P.M. ADDENDUM Amendment to Ordinance No. 1680 - Resolution No. 3591 Director of Planning and Community Development Schindler presented a com- prehensive memorandum to Council regarding the evaluation of tracts in preparation for presentation to the Planning Commission one week prior to the meeting of January 27 , 1979, in order to meet the deadline of July 15th contained in Ordinance No. 1680 for the year 1979 . This memorandum related to application to the schools for some tracts and not others under consideration, in which the applying subdivision develop- ers agreed to pay fees imposed by the Redlands Public Schools, and which Mr. Schindler states unbalances the relative value scales by which the applicants have been compared. Council heeded Mr. Schindler ' s recommenda tion that more time was needed to reconsider the relative positions and also to give the other applicants equal opportunity to apply to the Red- lands Schools. Councilman DeMirjyn moved, seconded by Councilman Riordan,', for adaption of Resolution No. 3591 which sets to September 15 , 1979 from July 15 , 1979 the time of the deadline for Council action on 1979 Proposi- tion "R" allocation. This motion carried. There being no further business, Council adjourned to a brief personnel session. Recreation Commission - reports tennis equipment and lessons will be available for underprivileged. Also, Floral Plunge is available for fam- ily use on a membership basis. TIONS AND PETITIONS The Redlands Junior All American Football was unanimously granted a waiver of a business license and permission to sell concessions during practice and games scheduled for the period August 6 until approximately December 1 , 1979, on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. HED BUSINESS Mr. James Gorman thanked Council and staff for their efforts in trying to ! assist him and the Sunset Ridge Association. He stated that they will continue their efforts to solve the rear lot access problem. for the Hillside Memorial Park, was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 3587 , a resolution of the City Council approving Sup Resolution No. 2 of the Master Agreement between the City and the State of Cal No. 3587 Railroad and requesting financial assistance from the State for the purpose Warning grading advance railroad warning signs, was unanimously adopted on Signs of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Resolution on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Re No. 3588 No. 3588 , a resolution of the City Council implementing an approxim Disposal percent increase in rates to be charged by the Disposal Department Rates rescinding Resolutions Nos. 3380 and 3554 , was unanimously adopted. Council expressed concern regarding the adequacy of the increase. C'C.7rrmien a- Chan DeMirjyn commended Sanitation Director Moore and his staff for tion dedication, effectiveness and inova-t.ive service to the Cite. Resolution No. 3589, a resolution of the City Council establishing Resolution pensation plan for Cit ' employees and implementing personnel change No. 3585 Salary', authorized at the ,lune 12 , 1979 , budget session, was unanimously ad on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Flliott, R Resolution No. 3590, a resolution of the City Council which claims Redlands ' s No. 3590 the funds provided under SB 32:5 and authorizing the release of $193 Transp r- of those funds to OMNITRANS to pay for the fixed route bus and the tation and Road Funds Ride service, was adopted unanimously. The remainder of the funds SB 325 amount of $427 , 025. 00 are to be used in the road construction progr CITE MANAGER The 1979-80 budget was presented by City Manager Christiansen. Cou DeMirjyn moved for adoption as submitted with exclusion of funds fc 1979-80 Chamber of Commerce; Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Follc Budget, lengthy evaluation of the Chamber' s role with Mrs. Riordan speakinc behalf of the Chamber, the budget was approved by the following rol vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Riordan; Mayor Martinez ABSENT: None An easement for street tree planting from the Kent Land Company in Easement tion with Tract No. 9979 was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMil seconded by Councilman Elliott. Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the Option= "B" an option "B" Water Contract in the name of Wescon Investors, N.V. Water seconded by Councilman Elliott. Three outside the City water services for three single family dwellings located on San Timoteo Canyon Road, requested by Mrs. Nellie B. Styres, e were authorized on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Councilman Knudsen left the podium. Crafton Hills Land Company - Request for Outside Services. This request was considered by the Council on November 7 , 1978 , and April 17 , 1979 . City Manager Christiansen clarified that 65 acres of this property has other commitments for water service, hence, the request is: water service for 95 acres and sewer service for 160 acres. Stating that he believes Council to have a moral obligation, Councilman DeMirjyn moved to grant the services . Councilman Riordan seconded his motion. Councilman Elliott asked City Attorney Taylor what the Proposition "R" ramifications were. City Attorney Taylor reminded Council that Proposition "R" was approved by a large number of citizens with a desire to set forth a control timetable for the development of property, adding that it may well apply to any development within or without the City. He stressed that all approvals to serve water to developers should be done with caution; that Proposition "R" may apply as they proceed. lie further added that he felt a prior agreement would not necessarily prevent the application of Proposition "R" ,' that there has been no court challenge or endorsement as yet, and that a citizen may go to court to find out if Proposition "R" applies. City Manager Christiansen then read a brief summary. The motion was approv ed by the following vote. AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Riordan, Mayor Martinez NOES: Councilmember Elliott ABSTAIN: Councilmember Knudsen ABSENT: None (See Pane 263 for further) Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8 :20 P .M.' Next regular meeting, July 3 , 1979. I f e Mayor of tie: City�,of Redl n=as; rk `sr''