HomeMy WebLinkAbout08071979-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTE$ of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held i
Council Chambers, Safety Hall , 212 Brookside Avenue, on August 7 ,
7 : 00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3 : 00 P.M.
PRESEN�r Oddie J. Martinez , Jr. , 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. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Martha Lipscomb, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by t
invocation by Mayor Martinez .
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 17 , 1979 , were approved as
mitted.
Because of the great public interest in this evening ' s Council mee
and the near 901 temperature in the Council Chambers, Mayor Martin
agenda item 8 (c) "Mobile Home Park Rents" to immediately follow "A
of Council Minutes. "
Councilman Elliott reviewed the meetings held for the past several
attended by himself, Mayor Martinez , and staff assistant Judy Jorg
The meetings were held separately and iointiv with the tenants and
at which time Council will adopt, not adopt, or revise the ordinance under
consideration and this date will be the "absolute deadline. " His motion
was seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and adopted by AYE votes of all present .
Mr. Lang Buchele, a resident of Orange Grove Estates, read a brief state- I
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ment emphasizing the points of disagreement between the tenants and the
li owners and requested a six-month extension of the moratorium.
Mrs. Rachel Biddick of Lugonia Fountain read a longer summary of the point
under negotiation and gave the votes for and against points of disagreemen
Mrs. Biddick questioned long-range solutions to the problems and availa-
bility of self-owner locations for mobile homes. She also requested an
extension of the moratorium.
Mayor Martinez stated that action would be taken on September 4 , 1979 1
Bids were opened and reported on July 17 , 1979, for the Texonia Park Light
I rd The San Bernardino County Office of Community Development authorizes award
of this bid to Edwards Electric , Arcadia, in the amount of $29 ,379 . 00 , sub-
ject to contractor approval by H.U.D. On motion of Councilman DeMirj'yn,
seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council awarded the bid for the Texonia
Park Lights to Edwards Electric of Arcadia subject to approval by H.U.D.
by AYE votes of all present.
kEARING
Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1697
an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes a change of zone
from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to C-M (Commercial Industrial)
e District for approximately 5. 3 acres of property located on the east side
7 of Mountain View Avenue between the 1-10 Freeway and Lugonia Avenue. Mayor
II�tnge Martinez declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or
comments concerning this change of zone. None being forthcoming, the pub-
lic bearing was closed, and Ordinance No. 1.697 was adopted , with waiver of
the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman DeMirJyn,,
seconded by Councilman Elliott, by the following roll call vote :
AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Elliott , Riordan; Mayor Martine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Knudsen
tITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
A request for waiver of fee for $390. 00 by Mrs. Edward Price of 1306 East
Colton Avenue in connection with enlargement of her infant boarding home
permit was referred to staff on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by
Councilman Riordan, with fees to be held in abeyance and a report by the
a four-foot high block screening wall on the balance of the propert
not covered by the department' s previous recommendations , especiall
the Arizona Street and Coulston Avenue frontage, including the ease
Alabama Street. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn , seconded by Coun
Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was approve
AYE votes of all present.
2. R. P.C. No. 506 - Amendment No. 142 to Ordinance No. 1000
That R.P.C. No. 506 , a resolution of the Planning Commission which
Section 43 , 00 : Landscaping, Fences and Walls of Ordinance No. 1000
inq Section 43 .20 (C) : Minor Exception Permits, be approved. This
ment provides for the construction of solid fences over three feet
height and open fences over four feet in height within the required
yard area, provided such exceptions are determined to be warranted
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships. On motion of Coun
DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan , R.P.C. No. 506 was approv
AYE votes of all present , and Ordinance No, 1698 , an ordinance of t
of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 142 to Ordinance No. 1000, was in
and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for August 21
at 7 : 00 P.M.
3 . Conditional Use Permit No. 317 - Ron Peery
That the application for a conditional use permit to remodel an exi
theater located at 24 East Vine Street, C-3 Zone, be approved subje
requirements of all departments as contained in Planning Commission
dated July 24 , 1979.
Council referred to a letter from Mr. Peery requesting additional t
compliance with some of the departmental requirements, and discusse
request. Mr. Christiansen explained that under Conditional Use Per
procedure, the C.U.P. can be withdrawn in any case of failure to cc
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn , seconded by Councilman Elliott, C
al Use Permit No. 317 was approved by AYE votes of all present , wit
ber 15th set as the deadline for completion of all requirements.
4 . Minor Subdivision No. 71 - Sam Igyarto
That the request for approval of Minor Subdivision No. 71 , located
northeast corner. of Ohio Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, R-1 Zone,
approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as conta
Planning Commission minutes dated July 24 , 1979 and the revised mar
motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this
mendation of the Planning Commission was approved by AYE votes of a
present.
5. Minor Subdivision No. 73 - Thomas Elliott
That the request for approval of Minor Subdivision No. 73 , located
Lakeside Avenue, 4 lots, R-S Zone, be approved subject to the recon
tions of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minute
July 24 , 1979 , and adding that the situation regarding the rock cur
walls be sent to the Advisory Committee for attention, and adding t
driveway location on Fern Avenue should be moved ten feet west to p
the large palm tree. Councilman Riordan referred to a letter from
adjoining property owner requesting abatement of the existing fire
Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
man Elliott, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was tab
AYE votes of all present until the fire hazard is abated .
6 . Minor Subdivision No. 74 - Jerome H. Johnson
That the request for approval of Minor Subdivision No . 74 , located
Rossmont Drive, R-S Zone, be approved subject to the recommendation
ment that finalapprovalbe given Minor Subdivision No. 13 . On moLon' of "
Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation ofi
the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present.
Conditional Use Permit No. 313 - Dr. M. Kugelman - Final Approval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 3 , 1979 , having
been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department
that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 313 . On motion of I
Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, final Council approvall
was given C.U.P. No. 313 by AYE votes of all present.
ON COMMITTEE REPORT - "Impaction does not exist at this time. "
City Manager Christiansen stated that the Council wished to discuss the
report from the committee studying school impaction at this time.
Councilman DeMirjyn moved to adopt the recommendation of the commission
and requested letters of commendation to the committee members for a job
well done. He pointed out that the commission recommended a restudy of
high school enrollment after September, 1979 totals are available. This
motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan and adopted with Mayor Martinez
abstaining. Councilman Elliott expressed regret at the innuendos and the
aspersions cast upon the integrity of the corn-mission, the City Manager,
and the City Council by some school representatives. Mr. Elliott added
that he believed the schools had enrollment figures in order to make the
necessary ADA reports for the year 1978-79 .
Councilman Riordan then moved to direct the City Manager to:
1) inform the Redlands School Board of the School Impaction Committee ' s
recommendations and the Council ' s acceptance.
2) request the Redlands School Board to take appropriate action to qualif
the school fee request for the November ballot in compliance with
"Proposition 13" and the State Attorney General ' s opinion.
3) emphasize that the City Council will continue to monitor school
enrollment and so inform the board when it concurs with the School
Board' s impaction resolution.
4) request the Redlands School Board to seek assistance from the State
of California under AB8 , Chapter 25 , Emergency School Classroom Law
of 1979.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott and carried with Mayor
Martinez abstaining from the vote.
kTION LAFC
Mr. Larry Hendon addressed the Council to speak of three matters which
will be considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission on September
12, 1.979. He first discussed the proposal to increase the southeast
area of Redlands ' Sphere of Influence which is under consideration due to 1
a request by the residents of the area. This change would expand the
Sphere of Influence to include an area presently within the Redlands
Unified School District.
Mr. Hendon then reviewed the Sphere of Influence between the City of Loma
Linda and Redlands.
Thirdly, he stated that the Board of Supervisors had proposed annexation
to the City of Loma Linda property between Barton Road and Interstate 10 ,
and to detach a parcel from the City of Redlands' Sphere of Influence.
The LAFC is now contacting all property owners. This matter will be heard ,
on September 12 by the Local Agency Formation Commission. Council took
no action.
Mr. Leon Reding, representing developers on the north of Redlands Boulevar, ,
Speaking in favor of the appeal were: Norman Munson representing
Friends of Redlands and Beryl Larkin.
Presenting reasons for denial of the appeal were : Hal Hagen, Johr
James Celano, Gus Bisesi , Lawrence Wormser, David Turner, Robert
Leonard Jones, Dean Cullop, Fred Ford, R. A- Hundevadt, Jim BraswE
ERC APPEAL Florence Beeler, Attorney Charles Graeber, and Traffic Engineer IIE
Krueper.
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Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to all persons in the Counci
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Chambers for the orderliness of the pr-2- sentations.
Councilman Elliott commented on the past and present traffic prob]
gave statistics showing that no significant increase in accidents
core area has occurred, read a short letter which recommended appi
of the construction , and moved for denial of the appeal . This mot
seconded by Councilman Riordan.
Mr. Krueper responded to Councilman DeMirjyn ' s question, stating I
focused study of traffic would take two months for the downtown ai
Councilman Riordan remarked that she believed the hearing in the C
this evening has been an oral EIR. The motion was then adopted b)
votes of all present.
Use of The Redlands Art Association was granted permission to use the Smi
Smiley Park for an art show to be held on October 13 and 14 , 1979 ; on mot
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Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott.
The Noon Kiwanis Club of Redlands was granted a waiver of business
for their annual rummage sale to be held on September 7 and 8 , 19'
Waiver the old Western Auto Store at 128 Redlands Boulevard on motion of
man Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
On motion of Councilman Demirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott,
Fund granted permission to the Leukemia Society of America to conduct i
Raisinq
Campaign education fund raising campaign in Redlands from September 15 thrc
October 15 , 1979 , by AYE votes of all present :
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 3600, a resolution of the City Council establishing z
Resolution percent salary increase for police safety personnel, deleting one El
No. 3600
cian position, and changing Refuse Leadworker to Refuse Worker in tI
Salary Disposal Department with no change in salary, was adopted by AYE vat
present on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeM--
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2 . Construction of the Prospect Park Theatre. Funding for this project has ,
been granted from the State of California Department of Parks and
Recreation.
3 . Construction of a twelve inch water main within Judson Street between
Colton and Central Avenues, and a sixteen inch water main between
gins Lugonia and Pennsylvania Avenues. This pipeline construction is needed
so that the Rees Well can be utilized.
4 . For a one year contract for citrus grove removal - fee to be based on
a per tree basis.
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The Disposal Department was authorized to acquire a self-propelled scraper
under a lease-rental agreement with the option to purchase any time during I
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the three-year term of the contract with the Finance Director authorized to
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L sign the necessary documents for this agreement on motion of Councilman
int DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by AYE votes of all present.
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Council approved by AYE votes of all present an eight percent salary increas
retroactive to July 1, 1979 , for the Police Chief on motion of Councilman i
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DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan.
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Council authorized expenditure of $1 ,650 . 00 to equip the "Talking Police Car'!,
and directed a letter of appreciation to be sent to the Kiwanis for thier j
donantion of $1, 500. 00 toward this project on motion of Councilman Riordan,
seconded by Councilman Elliott, by AYE votes of all present.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, $12 ,850. 00
was authorized for necessary radio filtering system equipment to bring the
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City' s communication system into compliance with FCC regulation. j
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Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8 : 55 P.M.
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Next regular meeting, August 21 , 1979 . j
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