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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09161980-cc_CCv0001.pdf p MltLUT.S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on September 1.6, 1930, Owix at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor w James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Ken Roth, 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 ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invoca- tion by Reverend Gary Ivey of the State Street Christian Church. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1980, were approved as sub- mitted. BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this date in the office of the City Clerk for one current model year street sweeper, four cubic yard hopper capacity of the three wheel type design with double gutter brooms: Freeman Equipment Division Crook Company Norwalk, California Total Bid Price $48,963.20 Trade-:in Allowance 2,000.00 Net Cash Price FMC Corporation Pomona, California Total Bid Price $55,621.38 Trade-in Allowance 16,000.38 Net Cash Price 313,E21.00 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Public Works and Purchasing Departments that award be made to FMC Corporation, Pomona, as theirs is the lower, qualified bid. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council. man Riordan, unanimous Council approval was given to the award of the purchas!,e of a street sweeper to FMC Corporation in the amount of $39,621.00. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised and continued to this time and place on Orlin_ ': Ordinance ante No. 1733, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. No. 1733 141 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 pertaining to property development standard Property in the R-2-3000, R-2-2000, and R-3 Zones, from the meeting of September 2, Development Standards 1980. At this time, Mayor DeMirjyn opened the meeting as a public. hearing. TabledFor the reason that the staff will continue to study this matter, the public ': hearing at this time was tabled and continued to the next regular meeting on October 7, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. ORAL PETITIONS FROM T14F FLOOR Mayor DeMirjyn requested that there be no further discussion concerning the library preservation project until the State findings are in. Mr. R. A. Moore, 1740 Rossmont Drive, again approached Council requesting a temporary provision for collecting and holding mitigation fees until. a Schooldecision is reached. Mr. John Williams, 620 Cypress Circle, who is bu:ildinq: AM Mitigation his home on a lot that a house had burned down on, requested Council consid- Fee �3 oration to exempt him from the mitigation fee as he felt_ this was a double penalty; he pointed out the County ordinance exempts this situation from the fee. Bud. Nichols, 660 East Sunset Drive North, questioned Council- if the court decision prevented Council from amending or rescinding this resolution establishing the mitigation fee. ORAL P)I-Ik TOtiS E'1 G I THE FLOOR (Continued) City Attorney Taylor explained in detail that this fee is collected and administered by the School Board; that there would be a total building mora- torium if it were not for this mitigation fee which is satisfactory to the school district. He stated the Superior Court has ruled this fee legal and School proper, and the ruling is now in the Appellate Court. He further explained Smpacta.6n Council could overturn the determination made last December if further i.nfor- Fees mation indicated new findings on the question of school impaction. Following lengthy discussion, Council concurred to adjourn this meeting to a study session on Monday, September 22, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers to discuss these matters further with members of the School Board. CQWIISS.ZON REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on September 16, 1980, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMir.jyn; Attorney Bruce C. Atkins 1. Minor Subdivision No. 81 - Richard Blakeslee The Planning Commission recommended that the request for approval of an appli cation for the subdivision of approximately 3.7 acres of Land into four lots, located on the east side of Bellevue Avenue between Brookside and Magnolia Avenues, R-S Zane, be approved subject to the recommendations of all depart- ments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 9, 1980, excluding the study map as submitted and with the exception that the south- erly property line of Lot 1 be moved in a southerly direction ten feet for future development of Lot 1. At 3:00 F.M. this date Council received a 4-page letter from applicant's attorney taking exception to (1) the matter of the southerly border of Parcel 1; (2) the maintenance of the existing grove; (3) the dedication required to provide a forty-four foot half street on Bellevue Avenue; (4) the statement that "further division of Lots 2, 3, and 4 is subject to evaluation for building permit allocation under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1680." On :notion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan this matter was tabled to the next meeting by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember.s Gorman, Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: Councilmember. Roth AD SENT: None 2, R.P.C. 534 - Zone Change No. 232 - City of Redlands That R.P.C. No. 534, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Zone Change No. 232, a change of zone from R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District to R-S (Residential Suburban) District for property bounded by Alvarado Street, Home Place, Fourth Street, and Cypress Avenue, be approved. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, R.P.C. No. 534 was unanimously approved by the City Council, and Ordinance No. 1734, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing Zone Change No. 232, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for October 7, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. 3. Minor Subdivision No. 95. - Petrolane Properties, Inc. At their meeting of September 9, 1980, the. Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of Minor Subdivision No. 95, a subdivision of approximatel 8.75 acres of land into four Parcels located on the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue, C-4 Zone, and recommended Petrolane Proper- ties, Inc. apply under the Commercial Condominium development standards. An appeal to this decision was filed with the City Clerk on September 11, 1980. At this time the Council, instead of setting the time for hearing the appeal referred to above, referred this matter back to the Planning Commission �y unanimously, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan In discussion, the City Manager reported that the concerns that some parcels could not exist separately had been resolved, and that the CC&R's could not be changed without 100% agreement of the properties. Dr. Roth expressed con- cern about the control the CC&R's twenty-five years hence or if the property were. sold. He also questioned why these changes were brought up now by Petro lane. Councilman Riordan wished to ascertain that this development is under as binding controls as Alpha Beta and the other developments in the city for she believes all should be treated equally. PLANNIN'C COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) -_ 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 330 - Jack Burk That the request to convert an existing service station into a combination service station and mini-market on property located on the southwest corner k of Industrial Park Avenue and Alabama Street, C-M Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission _- minutes dated September 9, 1980, and including the corrections marked in red ! by the Planning Department and deleting Planning Recommendation No. 1.3. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved, with the exception that Planning Department Recommendation No. 13 be included in the requirements for the reason that it will give a better appearance and better serve the public. If this is not satisfactory, the matter should be returned' to Council. 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 331 - John Cowie That the request to convert an existing residence into administrative and professional offices on property located at 404 Brookside Avenue, A-P Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 9, 1.980, and requiring the Public Works Department to revise Items 6 and 7 to reflect the road and curb conditions that exist -in accordance with the study map. On motion of Council- man Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 322 (Revised) - western 'Investment Properties That the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 322, Revised, for the site plan for an approved regional shopping center located between the 1-10 Free- way and Colton Avenue between Tennessee and Alabama Streets, C-M Zone, approving the changes in the arrangement of this project for change shown in : yellow on the approved plan, be approved. Council. unanimously concurred in approval of this recommendation of the Planning Commission. Vice Mayor Gorman expressed disappointment at the continuing decreases in this development; he mentioned the early plans he had received which included two stores and an enclosed mall.; now this is one store, an open mall, and square footage reduced. He added that this is an ideal location. Council I discussed shopping centers briefly. 7. Commission Review and Approval No. 435 - QUIEL Brothers On September 9, 1980 the Planning Commission unanimously denied the second sign requested for the SEARS commercial occupancy Located on the southwest corner_ of Redlands Boulevard and Orange Street in a Redlands Mall building. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Martinez moved to deny thag requested second sign; Councilman Riordan seconded the motion whish carried. Mr. George Helwig of Sears Company spoke describing what he considered real need; Mr. Arnie Lovi.ck, president of the Chamber of Commerce, also spoke in behalf; of a second sign. Council discussed this at great length. Mr. Martinez withdrew his original motion with approval of the second. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, this matter was tabled to the next Council meeting. PLANNING ADDENDA ITEM 1. Nuisance Abatement - Kingswood Construction - Trailer on Adjacent Prol:>erty on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the City Council unanimously supported the recommended action necessary to abate the nuisance reported by Building and Safety Director Dale. Councilman Riordan added that there was also a reported deep hole in the area. OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCII, CONSIDERATION 1. Tentative Tract No. 10084 - Vanguard Company - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time extension of one year. to October 3, 1981 was unanimously given for 'Pentative' x Tract. No. 10084. e. 2. Minor Subdivision No. 73 - Thomas Elliott - Final Approval All reauirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 21, 1979 having' been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that: final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 73. On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. OTHER PLA114NIiN" iPFMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) 3. Merger of Lets --Parcel Map No. 6405 - John Mazich That the request to combine two existing lots into one parcel as required as a condition of approval for Commission Review and Approval No. 432 be:. approve On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recom- mendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. 4. Merger of Lots - Tract No. 11579 - William Leonard That the request to combine several existing lots into one parcel as re.c7uired condition of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 328 be approved. On motion of Councilman Martinez., seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommen- dation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. 5. Tentative Tract No. 1.0461 - Landco Development - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, a time eaten- cion of one year to October 17, 1981 was unanimously given for Tentative Tract No. 10461. 6. Unoccupied Housinc3 Mayor Martinez expressed concern for the growing numbers of houses which are unoccupied :in tracts on the north side of the city, and likened this situatio. to a previous time of failed developments and vandalized houses in 1964-1965 Manager Christiansen stated some developers have clone bankrupt and some have been taken over by lenders. fie added that interest rates are affecting both construction and sale of homes. City Manager Christiansen added that there are 2,500 approved lots .in subdivisions - not subject to Proposition "R" and 450 units approved in 1979 subject to Proposition "R". 7. Colonial. Maple House City Manager Christiansen reported that the owners of the Colonial Maple Hous located at 19 Fast Citrus are requesting Council approval of permission to 6p have $1,500.00 charged against the City's HUD allocation. `.Chis is necessary in order that a $100,000.00 loan available to them from HUD for renovating tl.ei.r building can be processed by the County HUD offices. Following discussion of the plans for the building; the legal. requirement that the owner not pay the $1,500; the deadline of. September 25th; the fact that the $1,500.00 will come from Community Block Grant Funds; and the opportunity to assist business while beautifying the community; Council. unanimously gave the necessary approval on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. There being no further business, Council. adjourned to a personnel session. Public Works Commission - will meet October 13, 1980, to consider the street HTt_rng sub-c6mmittee's report. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - Mrs. Riordan resorted the Com- mllssiE has dropped the idea of setting up a historic district on Cypress Circle, but there is the possibility of another area materializing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 3712, a resolution of the City of Redlands regarding issuance Resolution of grading and public works permits for any development or project subject to No. 3712 Ordinances Nos. 1680 and 1717, tabled from the last meeting to this time was Permits unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Linder Roth. In response to Mr. Norman Lanaley's question regarding enforcement of F>roposition this resolution, Director of Public Works John Donnelly stated: "The resolu- tion is written so that. Public Works can administer it with the goal of the Council. in mind." Review of Police Allocation Points Under Proposition "R" Ingrid Mack addressed Council with the request that the current allocation (September 30, 1980) be redone in order to apply this newly recommended point Police system for the police protection section. She stressed that her project woule Protec t'l on Points benefit by this revised allocation. Councilman Riordan explained that the present guide lines had been applied equally to all applicants in this present allocation, and moved to refer this matter to the City Manager and City {Attorney for review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martinez and adopted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 3713, a resolution of the City Council authorizing Omnitrans No. 371.3 to file an amended Article 4 claim in the amount of $8,502.00 with SC,AG for Dial-A-iRide the extended Dial-A-Ride services, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Resolution : Resolut'1714 No. 3714, a resolution of the City Council declaring a portion of the alley No. 31714 Surplus; located between First and Eureka Streets as no longer required for public Property use and ordering the sale of said property and setting a public hearing for October 7, 1980, was unanimously adopted. crry MANAGER Council unanimously accepted a Grant Deed from Brookside Development Company : for a future park site for 9.2 acres of land, Assessor's Parcel No, 293-133-01. Grant Deed located on Brookside Avenue east of Terracina Boulevard, on motion of Council- man Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council commended the Turk Com- Park Site mission and Park Director Jim MacKenzie for their efforts in purchasing this parcel which is in such an excellent location. An improvement agreement for the future installation of an eight-.inch water Water main along Sylvan Boulevard for property located between Stillman Avenue and Tmprovenent Sylvan Boulevard, west of Judson Street, to be developed under Conditional Aa_reeme ht Use Permit No. 307 was unanimously authorized on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. ' r � Bid Call The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of Route 3.0 State Route 30 (Tennessee Freeway) betterments and relocations of water and Betterments sewer facilities on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman. The City Clerk was also authorized to advertize for bids for the improve.menti Bid Call of Sunset Drive, west of Country Club Drive, on motion of Councilman Gorman, I: Sunset , seconded by Councilman Roth. following approval of this matter, Councilman Drive Riordan and Roth both stated that they were not in favor of the widening of Improve- Sunset Drive, but that this particular portion must be taken care of due to meat the dangerous situation presently existing. Council unanimously accepted a Grant Deed from David and Linda L. Allen for Grant Deed right-of-way on Sunset Drive, west of Country Club Drive, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council Declaration unanimously accepted a Declaration of Dedication from Ray Mills for street. of Dedication right-of-way at the northwest corner of Texas Street and Colton Avenue in accordance with requirements of C.R.A. No. 433. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a claim Claim in the name of Frances L. Comunale was unanimously denied in routine: manner ` and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee,. t i CITY M7aNACT,,,R (Continued) There being no further business, Council.. adjourned on motion at 8:15 P.M, to Cffig an adjourned regular meeting on Monday, September 22, 1580, at 7:00 P.M. 1..n { '{t the Council Chambers. Next regular meeting, October 7, 1980. t ATTEST:' Mayor of the City bf= fted'lancl,� - ,.G� C_t �. _fork 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 IN MON f sIA