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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07151980-cc_CCv0001.pdf t�do m MINUTES' of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 21.2 Brookside Avenue, on July 15, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor James W. Gorman, vice Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts Sam Nicholas, The Sun i ABSENT ! Ken Roth, Councilmember The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Richard LeGros of the Redlands Bible Church. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1980, and the Special Meeting of July 7, 1980, were approved as submitted. BIDS The fol.lowina bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this date in the Conference Room at City Hall for Rehabilitation of Zanja Charnel, between First Street and Kendall Avenue: Cattrac Construction, Inc. Upland, California $551886.00 Dal Worth Construction, Inc. Norco, California $55,048.00 James W. Ford Construction San Bernardino, California $54,984.00 Hefley Bros. Corporation Riverside, California $47,637.70 Zanja Jim L. Hubbs Construction Rehabild- Colton, California $43,805.00 tation Kershaw Construction Company Montclair, California $47,940.00 Manch Corporation Colton, California $78,085.00 J. D. Stine, General Contractor San Bernardino, California $71,097.00 These bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation. At this time it is the recommendation of the department that Council accept the lowest, fully qualified bid of Jim L. Hubbs Construction. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, award was i made to the Jim L. Fiubbs Construction in the amount of $43,805.00. PUBLIC 'JIPARINTGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No. 3693, a resolution of the City Council, finding that portions of an alley Resolution NO 3¢>93 located between Eureka and First Streets aro unnecessary for present or future purposes and ordering the vacation of said. alley. Mayor DeMirjyn Closure of Alley declared the meeting open for any questions or comments concerning this Eure},ayFirst resolution. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared Street closed and Resolution No. 3693, a resolution of the City Council, was adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following vote: PUBLIC ^HEARINGS (Continued) AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan, Gorman; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Roth Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No. 3695, a resolution of the City Council providing for the assessment of Resolution costs resulting from the abatement of weeds constituting a fire hazard. No. 3695 Weed Mayor DeMi-rjyn declared the meeting open for any questions or comments Abatement concerning this resolution. None being forthcoming, the public hearing Cost was declared closed and. Resolution No. 3695, a resolution of the City Assessment Council, was adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council- man Riordan, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan, Gorman; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Roth COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 1980, at 3:00 P.M, Present': Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn, Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney Absent: Councilmember Ken Roth OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Tract. No. 11451 - Western Investment Properties - Final Approval A1.1 requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated May 20, 1980 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department AN that final. approval be given Tract: No. 11451. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 324 - Naugles Restaurant-- Final A,Puroval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated May 6, 1980 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 324.. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all. present. 3. Minor Subdivision No. 77 - Paul Gerrard - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time extension of one year to August 21, 1981, for Minor Subdivision No. 77 was approved by AYE votes of all present. 4. Tentative Tract No. 8124 - Falcon West - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, a time extension of one year to August 2, 1981, for Tentative Tract No. 8124 was approved by AYE votes of all present. 5. Tract No. 9894 - Jack Garlington - Appeal to Council Action This tract (33 lots) received tentative approval on July 5, 1977. On September 5, 1978, final approval for Phase 1 (10 lots) was granted by City Council. On March 4, 1980 final approval was granted Phase II with the following condition required to be recorded on the final, map: i "This subdivision is under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1680, City of Redlands. As such, no building permits shall be issued until a Residential Development Alloca- tion application has been submitted and the allocation Vi approved by the City Council." Attorney Kent Snyder, 2212 Dupont Drive, Irvine, addressed Council in behalf of Mr. Garlington.. He stated that the tract is not subject to this; requirement because the tract had received approval prior to adoption of Proposition "R" and that a new condition is not permitted under t:he Sub- division Map Act. Mr. Schindler explained that this is a statement of fact and not a new i condition, and Section 5 of the Initiative Ordinance; States: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (Continued) Ole x "Previously approved tentative tract plans shall. .r be subject to the competitive evaluation and selection process described 9.n Section 4, and shall have no precedence with respect to other development applications." Attorney Bruce Atkins supported the position of staff that this is not an additional condition, but a matter of fact. Council took no further action. 6. E-Z-8 Motel Sign The Planning Commission denied a variance request for a 40' high sign at this motel. On November 6, 1979 a permit was issued for a 25' high sign with an area of 100 square feet. In late January the final clear- ance approval was given and the sign height was verified to be 25'. Since approval for the Occupancy Permit, the sign has been raised to 40'. This matter was referred to the Planning Commission which has requested that the City Council order the sign reduced to the permitted height of 25' . The design and construction are for 25' and there is a danger of structure collapse from a wind whipping condition of this sign at 40'. Motel Manager Andrew Post stated the company which installed the sign is no longer in business, added that he knew nothing of the raising of the sign, pointed out that there are other 40' high signs, and assured Council he would report this matter to the president of the company. Magor DeMirjyn announced that this was a matter of non-compliance and explained that the City of Redlands is very meticulous in adherence to the City's Sign Code. Councilman Martinez moved that Mr. Post check with staff for requirements, and see that the sign complies with the 25' requirement. 7. Permission to Fence Grove - Mrs. Connie Welebir F=irs. Connie Welebir brought a request to Council to be permitted to fence her orange grove at Fifth and Wabash because of vandalism. One row of trees on each street is within the City right-of-wag. Council discussed this briefly with Mrs. Welebir and were assured that the fence would not be a traffic hazard, and that .it would be removed by the owners in the event of street widening. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this permission was granted by Council subject to City requirements and the signing of the necessary agreement. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Traffic Commission - Councilman Riordan reported that the Chairman of the Traffic Commission requested Council Representation at the commission meeting. Mayor DeMi_rjyn stated that he would be able to attend. Historic Scenic Preservation Commission - The commission wishes to make a report on their findings conce.rni.ny the color for the Smiley Library. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the Tri-County Chapter Leukemia Society of America was granted permission to conduct its education-fund raising campaign .in Redlands from September 15 to October 15, 1980. UNFIP716HFI) BUSINESS Mr. William J. Campbell of SERCA reported on the results of the four 4 committee meetings held to resolve the problems connected with develop- ment of property at Ford Street and Redlands Boulevard, stating that the committee had arrived at a "fair and equitable agreement." He added that the committee wished to continue to monitor the development as it progresses. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) Mrs. F. D. Atkinson addressed Council requesting that the buildings be. in 'Heritage Style'. She also spoke of the 400 foot strip along I-10 on which residential building will not be permitted by Caltrans, and reminded; Council that there will be a maximum of 106,000 square feet total floor SERCA space. Generali Plan Amendment Mr. John Moore expressed satisfaction with the design; added that all the P 23-A property owners are in agreement; stressed that this is an area-wide: devel- opment, not just John Moore's property; and urged that Council set an early date for returning this matter to the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, a 15% salary increase was authorized for Chief Brickley, City Clerk Moseley, Salaries and City Treasurer Reynolds and a 10% increase for City Manager Christiansen by AYE votes of all present, to be retroactive to the time the general salary increase goes into effect. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1730, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter No. 1734 42 of the Redlands Ordinance Code and adopting the 1979 Uniform Fire Code,; Amend was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with Uniform, Fire Code public hearing set for August 5, 1980. Resolution On motion of. Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Resolu- No. 3694 tion No. 3694, a resolution of the City of Redlands, reducing some Lees Fees for Speci.fitd where the expected number of inspections will be limited, and making the Building minimum fees $10.00 to compensate for processing permits, was adopted by Permits+ v AYE votes of all present. CITY MANAGER Authorization On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, aut.hori- Ta Replace nation was given to replace the new l-ton truck, mounted with air compressor Stolen Truck and and related air tools, that was purchased and stolen approximately two Equipmet months ago from the parking lot at Royal Coach Body, Inc. Council accepted a Declaration of Dedication from Lorne and Beverly Muth Grant Dead for street right-of-way purposes in connection with a building permit at Muth Fern Avenue and San Timoteo Canyon Road, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman. Easement On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, the Mayor From City To and City Clerk were authorized to sign the necessary documents for the Southern granting of a twenty-foot wide easement from the City of Redlands to the California Southern California Edison Company, to facilitate the installation of Edison Company%, electrical power to Prospect Park Theatre which is now under construction.i, On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman F=orman, grants of easement for street purposes in connection with the extension of Tribune Easements Street were accepted from: Bernardino Araujo, Manuel B. and Jane E.Madrid,', Tribunes Street ! Manuel B. Madrid, Frank M. and Carmen A. Garcia; Isaias G. and Grace Ruiz; : Florencio Chavez; Howard L. Hendrickson: and Gonzalo L. and Grace B. Gonzales. * Councilman Riordan commended the committee for their work and moved to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for the August 12th meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Martinez and adopted by AYE votes of all present. i CITY MANAGER (Continued) City Clerk Moseley reminded Council that she will be absent on vacation i in Europe, and will miss the two August Council meetings. Deputie's ra' s 3 S:,orr.i> Poy2er and Beulah Catt will be serving in her place. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. 'There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 7:40 P.N Nett regular meeting, August 5, 1980. ATTEST:( Mayq of the City,rrt. Redla�' t s k n_n�n_n_n_n_n-n 3 T�54; 1Cdy �ii�:k