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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09181979-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands, held ii Council Chambers, Safety Hall , 212 Brookside Avenue, on September at 7 : 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 : 00 P.M. PRESENT, Oddie J. Martinez , Jr. , Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, Deputy City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Martha Lipscomb, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Warren R. Elliott, Councilmember The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by of silent prayer in memory of David Goldie who was very active in affairs. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4 , 1979, were approved submitted. BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10 : 00 A.M. date in the office of the City Clerk for installation of the sprin] systems and turfing at Kimberly and Crafton Elementary Schools : Environmental Landscape Contractors Apple Valley, California $37 , 300. 00 Bid Award Kawai Bros. Buena Park, California $58 ,377 . 00 Sprinklers and William J. Murray, Jr. Turfing� Riverside, California $55 , 000. 00 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public that award be made to Environmental Landscape Contractors as this date in the office of the City Clerk for modification of the traffic sig- nal at the intersection of Orange and State Streets : Paul Gardner Corporation Ontario, California $13 , 377. 00 Signal Maintenance, Inc . Anaheim, California 6 , 650. 00 Smith Electric Stanton, California $12 ,487. 00 Steiny & Company Anaheim, California $13 ,162 . 00 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that award be made to Signal Maintenance, Inc. as this is the lowest, qualified bidder. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council- man Knudsen, Council approval was given by AYE votes of all present to the award of the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Orange and State Streets to Signal Maintenance, Inc. of Anaheim in the amount of $6 , 650. 00. The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10: 00 A.M. on September 6 , 1979, in the office of the City Clerk for the Prospect Park Theater: Donald, McKee, & Hart Redlands, California $293 . 000. 00 Inland Contractors, Inc. Redlands, California $290 , 079. 00 J. C. Murrey Redlands, California $309 , 877 . 00 Leon Armantrout, architect for this project, shared his thoughts on the Prospect Park Theater stating although the bids were considerably higher than the estimates, the design is highly flexible and usable, and it wouldi be a wise investment. He stated his firm would revise the plans at no additional cost. i Julian Blakely, speaking for the Fri-ends of Prospect Park , told Council his group stands ready to present $30, 000. 00 to the City to be used for the construction of this theater. Council expressed deep gratitude to Mr.1 Blakely for this gesture. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by i Councilman Riordan, Council agreed to a thirty-day continuance for furtherl, study by staff and the Park Commission on the awarding of the bid for the construction of the Prospect Park Theater. PITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Greg Smith of 1627 Brookside Avenue , speaking for the Western Redlandsi, County Planning Director, and the Supervisor of the district. Bill Schindler, Director of Planning and Community Development, st departmental study for annexation of this area was almost complete Mr. James Gorman, 1517 Margarita Drive, spoke against the resoluti the Planning Commission adopted at its last meeting requiring indi County representing groups to have petitions with names and addresses bef General addressing the Commission. Mr. Gorman felt this action was outrag Plan an affront to the citizens and would discourage public participati Amendment further urged Council not to adopt a similar resolution and strike Planning Commission resolution from the record. Dr. Kenneth Roth, Saritta Drive , stongly felt this action would make it more difficu citizens to present their views to the City, and lie pointed out di were elected to speak for members of an organization. During the discussion of this matter, Councilman Riordan felt a si petition would lend credibility to presentations or requests. Dis Councilman DeMirjyn stated it was against all principles of a demo government; his responsibility was -to give a sympathetic ear to al COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Coun regular meeting thereof held on September 18 , 1979 , at 3 : 00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martinez ; Attorne Atkins Absent : Councilmember Elliott 1. R. P.C. No. 508 - General Plan Amendment No. 25 - City of Redlands That R. P.C. No. 508 , a resolution of the Planning Commission recom the adoption of Amendment No. 25 to the General Plan adopting the Housing Element, be approved. On motion of Councilman Riordan, se by Councilman DeMirjyn , R.P.C. No. 508 was approved by the City Co and Resolution No. 3612 , a resolution of the City of Redlands sett public hearing on Amendment No. 25 to the General Plan, was author public hearing on October 2 , 1979 , at 7 : 00 P.M. 2 . County General Plan Amendments The County Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing for Septem 1979, to consider three General Plan Amendments. The Planning Dep and Commission do not oppose two of the amendments. The proposal by T & S Properties, to amend the County General Plan from Residen 6 D. U./AC to Commercial, is for property located*less than one-ha from the commercial complex located around the intersection of Lak Avenue and Brookside Avenue. The Redlands ' General Plan designat subject area as low density residential (4 to 6 D.U. per acre) ; th the property could not be developed for neighborhood type commerci in accordance with the criteria contained in Zoning- Ordinance No. The County Environmental Review Committee granted a "Negative Decl for this amendment in spite of the City' s request for tabling and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Several residents nearby Lewis Tract also appeared at the hearing and strongly prate Commission and letters be directed to the Environmental Review Committee Hearing Officer , the County Planning Director , and the Supervisor of the district. Motion seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried by AYE votes of all present. 'EMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Minor Subdivision No. 64 - Warren 11. Putnam - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 16, 1979 , having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart4 ment that final approval be given minor Subdivision No. 64 . on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present. Minor Subdivision No. 76 - Amos Chaves - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 21 , 1979 , hay..L' ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 76. On motion of Coun- I cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of th4 Planning Department was approveed by AYE votes of all present. Tentative Map Tract No. 9870 - Thomas Lee Miller, Jr, - Time Extension On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time extension of one year to September 20, 1980, was given by AYE votes of all '; present for Tentative Map Tract No. 9870. City of Redlands vs. Sack - Commission Review and Approval No. 369 - 1055 Calle De Las Palmas Attorney Atkins reviewed the appeal filed by Mr. and Mrs. William Sack of the Planning Commission ' s denial of Commission Review and Approval No. 369 ; concerning fencing for a tennis court at 1055 Calle De Las Palmas. Litiga tion was commenced seeking a court order requiring removal of that part ofl the fencing which exceeded six feet in height in accordance with Council action on January 2 , 1979. Since that time, it has been alledged that circumstances in the neighborhood have changed to the extent that the fend is no longer a nuisance and is not the object of significant objection by 1 those who are within view of it. Mr. Atkins asked Council if they wished to reconsider their prior determination . Robert H. Ziprick , attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Sack, presented a letter to Council urging reconsideration of their action and direct the litigation i be dismissed. Michael Atencio,Community Planner, stated he had personally contacted each neighbor and informed them of this afternoon ' s meeting. As there were no comments forthcoming from the audience, Councilman DeMirjyn moved to direc� the City Attorney ' s office to prepare a stipulation for judgement in this court action dismissing the litigation and submit it to the court. Motion ] seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried by AYE votes of all present. M On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council authorized extension of the City' s self-insured program to include the Re— development Agency activities by AYE votes of all present. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session] i Park Commission - The next meeting of the Park Commission will be held on Thursday, September 20, at 1 :45 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. White Lions Club to conduct their annual White Can Drive on Friday and & Cane Drive October 5 and 6 , 1979, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded ] cilman Knudsen, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Business License Soroptimist Club of Redlands was granted a waiver of business lice] Waiver ; a rummage sale to be held on October 5 and 6 , 1979, in the Housing Building on Sixth Street and Lugonia Avenue by AYE votes of all pri UNFINISHED BUSINESS I Ordinance No. 1701, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending i 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code by adding Section 67905, prohibi- representation regarding parking provisions, was given second read. the title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, ] following roll call vote : , AYES : Councilembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Mar- NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Elliott CITY MANAGER Council authorized four one-inch outside the city water services t( , Michaelis for a minor subdivision Parcel Map No. 4750, located sou- Outsido Sunset Drive, easterly of the existing city limits line, subject t( Water ance with the Department of Public Works requirements including thl Servico ment of an all-weather road to the reservoir with no deed restrict. any necessary easements, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded cilman DeMirjyn, by AYE votes of all present. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Coi There being no further business, Council adjourned,on motion, at 7 Next regular meeting, October 2 , 1979. ATTEST; Mayor of he C .ty of e nds Dep ty ;City erk n n n n n