HomeMy WebLinkAbout10021979-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands , held
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Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 2
at 7 : 00 P .M. Planning Commission Items 3 : 00 P.M.
PRESEN� Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Martha Lipscomb, San Bernardino Sun
Warren R. Elliott, Councilmember
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
invocation by Reverend Jonathan Brooks of the Second Baptist Church.
Minutes of the adjourned, adjourned, regular meeting of September 14 ,
1979 , and the regular meeting of September 18 , 1979 , were approved as
submitted.
iEARINGS
Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No.
3612, a resolution of the City Council adopting Amendment No . 25 to the
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3612 General Plan adopting the revised Housing Element. Mayor Martinez
declared the meeting open as a public bearing for any questions or com-
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ments concerning this amendment to the General Plan . None being forth-
int coming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Resolution No. 3612
was adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn,
t seconded by Councilman Riordan.
TON REPORTS
Planning Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as considered
by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 2 , 1979 ,
at 3 : 00 P.M.
Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martinez; Bruce C . Atkins
Attorney
Councilmember Elliott
Conditional Use Permit No. 318 - Garry Brown
That the application for a conditional use permit to utilize an existing
residence as a professional office for property located at 214 East Olive
Avenue, A-P Zone, be approved subject to all departmental recommendations
as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 25, 1979, and
amending Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 4 . on
motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved by AYE votes of
all present.
Minor Subdivision No. 70 - William J. and Peggy J. Moore - Final Approval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated May 1 , 1979 , having
been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department
that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 70 . On motion of
Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation
of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present.
Request for Relief from Sewer Requirements - Clyde W. Lane
Mr. Lane' s request for permission to install a septic tank in lieu of
attaching to the nearby sewer for the lot he is developing at 1501 Ridge
Street was denied on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council-
man Knudsen, by AYE votes of all present. As the sewer extension is
within 100 feet of the property and a septic tank would be in violation
of City ordinances. Mr. Knudsen requested that the staff speed up
trial and Commercial, for 8C ,acres north of the freeway betwe'OT'I' Ca.
Resolution '
No. 3616 and Alabama Streets. Mr. Bisesi45�.�
---stated that one occupant is to -_,
insurance office. Following brief 'd-l',scussion, Councilman DeMirjyn
Annexation to permit this annexation to proceed by"adopting Resolution No. 36.
No. 57 resolution declaring the City Council ' s intention to initiate on i-
motion proceedings to annex certain uninhabited`-territory, No. 57 .
motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carr!4d,,
6 . Request Re: Building Permits for Tract No . 9778 - James W. Hicks
Attorney Bruce Atkins responded to the request in Mr. Hicks ' tette:
assurance of availability of building permits for Tract No. 9778 w�
received tentative approval in April , 1977 . He stated that althou(
tract received tentative approval prior to Proposition "R, " the tr,
when it becomes final, will fall under the requirements and - limita
of Proposition "R" and Ordinance No. 1680 . Following discussion o
methods in which public purchasers of the lots would be notified o:
requirements of Ordinance No. 1680, the Attorney and Director of P.
were requested to draft a policy statement to alert purchasers of
lots for the Council on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded byre
man Riordan.
7 . City of Redlands vs Sack - CRA No. 369 - Re-review
Mayor Martinez stated that the reason for this re-review of the te:
court--fence-height problem is that all parties required by law to
notification of the Council hearing at the last meeting, September
1979, were not notified, and added that Council will continue hear
input.
Mr . Dan Pallia, 1020 Calle de Acacia, expressed concern for glare
lights from the court. Following lengthy discussion, he was assur,
Mr. Christiansen that the Building Department would be directed to
require directional lighting if a permit were requested at this ad,
The procedural developments of the suit and the action by Council
acceding to the firmly expressed wishes of the residents were desc:
for Mr. Thalmayer and Mr. Pallia by Councilman Knudsen. Mrs . Mary
of 1569 Edgehill Lane expressed distress that this matter was reso
as it was at the last Council meeting. She insisted that a letter
Eleanor and Joseph Borkowski be read publicly. (It was later rev&
that the Borkowskis resided a distance from the subject property. )
Councilman Knudsen expressed chagrin that a City Council must spen,
much time and money resolving a tennis court fence problem.
Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he believed this owner was being d,
a right to use his property and added that he felt there was a per
clash, and moved for approval of the fence . Motion seconded by Ma,
Martinez . This motion to approve the fence as it is, failed by th,
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Mayor Martinez
NOES : Councilmembers Knudsen and Riordan
ABSENT: Councilmember Elliott.
8 . Annexation No. 56 - Resolution No . 3615
Annexation Planning Director Schindler presented Resolution No. 3615 which in
No. 56 proceedings for Annexation No. 56 (Redlands Boulevard near Alabama
and sets public hearing thereon for November 6, 1979 , at 7 : 00 P .M.
time to consider written protests. On motion of Councilman Knudse,
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 3615 was adopted b:
votes of all present.
9. LAFC Hearings
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the west, deleting a section at California Street which will be added to
the Loma Linda zone of influence. He also briefly spoke of an annexation
to the City of Loma Linda which will omit the area of the Peterson Tract
and Bryn Mawr and will be heard on October 25, 1979.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council
elected to take no action on these items at this time, but to consider
them on October 16, 1979.
There being no further business, Council adjourned , on motion to a
personnel session.
Traffic Commission - Resolution No. 3614 , a resolution of the City Council.;
tion ordering the installation of stop signs on University Street at Lugonia
1 3614 Avenue stopping north and south bound traffic, was adopted by AYE votes
c of all present on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn , seconded by Councilman
Knudsen.
'IONS AND PETITIONS
The Downtown Redlands Business Improvement District, Redlands Mall
Merchants Association, and Redlands Council of Arts ' request for a waiver
, of of business license for an arts and crafts festival called "Celebrate
Redlands - Focus on the Arts" to be staged within the Mall and throughout
the sidewalks in the downtown area on November 1-4 , 1979, was granted on
motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan.
of on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the
Ps Plymouth Village Annual Fall Festival, scheduled for October 13 , 1979 ,
e was granted a waiver of business license by AYE votes of all present.
CATIONS
Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Riordan gave brief reports on the sessions
they attended recently at the League of California Cities meeting in San
Francisco . Councilman beMirjyn expressed pride in the leadership in
the Planning Department and in the City ' s growth control . He also spoke
on maintaining municipal integrity.
In response to Councilman Knudsen' s inquiry, Phyllis Irshay, Director of
A. K. Smiley Library, reported the Friends of the Library collected
ale $4 , 410. 00 from the book sale held on Saturday. After the six percent
sales tax is sent to the State, the Friends of the Library will decide
how these funds will be expended .
INESS
Resolution No. 3613, a resolution of the City of Redlands approving the
application for grant funds under the Roberti-Z 'berg Urban Open-Space and
tion
3613 Recreation Program for upgrading of the City ' s ballpark and portions of
the adjacent Community Park irrigation systems, was adopted by AYE votes
of all present on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman
had attended many Park Commission meetings and knew members had deN
long hours of study before making this recommendation. The motion
deny the Park Commission' s recommendation for the appraisal carries
All tests administered to new employees are rented through the Cool
Personnel Services to comply with the required state validation lay
Personnel To assure the City is in compliance, approval was granted on motion
Services Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, to extend the
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existing contract for a three-year period ending November 17 , 1982 ,
There is no fee involved until such time a test is rented for use_
Onmotion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan,
accepted Parcel Map No. 5259 for property on the east side of Arizc
Parcel Map Street, from Coulston Avenue to 388 feet south of Coulston Avenue ,
No. 5259
conjunction with requirements set forth for Lot Line Adjustment No,
Guardian Associates, applicant, by AYE votes of all present.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cor
,rhere being no further business, Council adjourned , on motion, at
7 : 17 P .M.
Next regular meeting, October 16 , 1979.
ATTEST:
Mayor of t e City of Redla
City
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PLEASE REPLACE PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 4 AND 5 OF THE OCTOBER 2 , 1979 , MINUTES i
THIS REMISED ACTION
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
4 & 5. Requests for Annexations - Citrus Investments and Till-McAnally
Planning Director Schindler presented two requests for annexation
the City. The properties are adjacent to the City , located north
way 10 between California and Nevada Streets . Council discussed ai
tion problems briefly.
Councilman Riordan moved that Council hold a workshop with the Cit,
and affected department heads to consider pros and cons of annexat.
hold meetings without quorums, two by two. Councilman Knudsen sec(
Councilman DeMirjyn commented that on commercial or industrial anno
he did not approve of holding back projects as costs go up.
Mr. Dan John and Mr. Gus Bisesi spoke briefly.
Planning Director Schindler pointed out that an annexation could t.
seven or eight months; the first step is a resolution of intention
the Council may stop proceedings if they wish.
Councilman Riordan stated . "Mv motion is still to study it. I thi:
in detail his annexation request stressing the potential sales tax income
to the City and the caliber of service offered by his corporations and the;
five companies joining his organization in the light industrial complex.
Mayor Martinez asked Mr . Till if a thirty day delay would harm his projectj.
Mr. Till replied, "Thirty days, no; forty-five would kill the project. "
The question was then called for and approved.
Councilman Riordan then moved to initiate annexation procedure on the two
proposals as a single project by adoption of Resolution of Intention to
Annex, No. 3516. This motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and
carried.
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