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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10071980-cc_CCv0001.pdf ,;A MINUTfi of Ka regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council. Chambers, Safety IIall, 212 Brookside. Avenue, on October 7, 1930, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Items 3:00 P.M. PRESENTCharles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilraember :Ren 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 David Olsen of the Christian and. Missionary Alliance Church. F% Mayor�.-y 1 Deilrr'jyn addressed the many National Guard members present in the National audience, stating that this was one of his most pleasant tasks. He then Guard read a resolution proclaiming Tuesday, October 7, 1980, as National Guard Dav Day and presented the resolution to Lt. James van Houton, Commander of the Redlands Unit. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1.980, and the special meetinc of September 30, 1980, were approved as submitted. BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 1.0:00 TI.M.this date in the office of the City Clerk for the improvement of Sunset Drive between Marjorie Crest and Country Club Drive: B. J. Construction ° San Bernardino, California $76,439.10 James W. Ford San Bernardino, California $92,692.80 Kruger-McGrew Construction Co. San Bernardino, California $70,217.45 Bid Matich Corporation Award Colton, California $92,146.75 Sunset Riverside Construction Company Drive Riverside, California $76,936.75 Improve- Schramm & Walters Contractors, Inc. ment Fontana, California $87,151.00 Socal west Constructors, Inc. San Bernardino, California $68,840.00 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that '. award be made to Socal west Constructors, Inc. as this is the lowest, qualifi6,d bid. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, unanimous Council approval was given to the award for the improvement of Sunset Drive between Marjorie. Crest and Country Club Drive in the amount of $68,840.00. PUBLIC HEARINGS i Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1734, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes a chance of zona from R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District to R-S (Residential Suhurbant) District for property bounded by Alvarado Street, Home Place, Fourth Street, Ordinance and Cypress Avenue. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public No. 1734 hearing for any questions or comments concerning this change of zone. None `Lone Change being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and ordinance. No. No. 232 ' 1734 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the fol lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3714, a resolution of the City Council declaring that a port:ior of the alley located between First and Eureka Streets is no longer required Resolution for public use, authorized a public hearing for this time and place. Mayor No. 37,14 DeMirjyn opened the meeting as a public hearing for any questions or comments Surplus concerning this sale of property. None being forthcoming, the public hearing ', Property was declared closed. Approval was given Resolution No. 3714 on motion of sale Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, and the sale of the prop erty advertised for the price of $750.00, to John W. Moore., 329 test State I Street. r^� The public hearing continued to this time and place from the last meeting an Ordinance Ordinance No. 1733, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment � No. 1733 Property No. 141 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 pertaininq to property development. stand- Deve2opm0nt ards in the R-2-2000, R-2-3000, and R-3 Zones, was declared closed. On motion Standards of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this matter was returned to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. i ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Anita Di.mery of 1335 Arlene Street presented a petition to Council. This protested any and all expansion activity at Teledyne Corporation located at 840 West Brockton Avenue for environmental health, airfic, pollution, traffic, noise, safety, and interference with radio and television reception reasons, and contained the signatures of 450 residents in the immediate area. Mrs. Dimery stated that she felt that any plans to enlarge the facility should have been brought to the attention of the neighbors by the City. She express; ed concern about the handling of wastes and questioned percolating ponds con Teledyne taminating the water in the area. Expansion Mayor DeMirjyn welcomed those present and thanked them for their petition. Betty Hill of 843 Carlotta Court stated that shee has lived at that address since 1956, that each year the noise, vibration, and acid odor becomes more irritating, and the neighbors would appreciate anything that could be done. Lenore Jimenez spoke concerning the present location of the Greyhound Bus depot stating that the neighbors do not like the location and their. parking Greyhound Pus is interfer.red with. Dr. Roth explained that this is a temporary location Depot for the depot, that a conditional use permit must be applied for, and that the franchisee is seeking other locations. Also speaking were Ingrid Mack and Rose Ramos, Mr. R. A. Moore of 1720 Rossmont again discussed the fee being collected by School the School District in connection with construction. IIe read Councilman Impaction :I Fees Knudson's motion of December 31, 1979, and stated that he believed the Counci;, iNR g illegally was actin illeallz under SB 241. notions to alleviate the problem lost for lack of seconds. The Council concluded this discussion with the motion to adjourn to a study- Adjourned meeting in the Lyon's Gallery of the A. K. Smiley Public Library at 7:00 P.M. IReel:inq• on Monday, October 13, 1.980, on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, with Mayor DeMirjyn voting "no." COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council_ at a regular meeting thereof held on October 7, 1980 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Coutcilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth, Mayor DeMirjyn, Attorney Bruce C. Atkins 1. Minor Subdivision No. 81 - Richard Blakeslee The Planning Commission, on September 9, 1.980, approved Minor Subdivision Mo. 81 with some exceptions which are specified in the minutes of that meetin< On September 16, 1980, the Council recieved a four-page letter questioning the requirements of the Commission. The matter, was tabled from that date to this meeting. Mr. Brian Reider spoke again and referred to the requests in his September 16 letter. Engineer. Craig Smith explained a possible plan for Lot No. 1 which is now reported to be in escrow subject to Council approval of this minor subdivision. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Martinez, sec- onded by Councilman Riordan, Council unanimously approved the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Planning Department, and ordered the exception: r " requested by Attorney Heider to be disregarded. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 328 - Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan - Final ,approval All requirements as stated in Council minutes dated August 19, 1980 having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final. approval be given C.U.P. No. 328. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment was unanimously approved. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) 3. Mortgage Bond Program San Bernardino County Ann Siracusa of the county office of Community Development gave a comprehen- sive outline of the mortgage bond program being offered by San Bernardino County under AB 1335. 60`z- of the funds available will be assigned to new construction and 40% for rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes. The maxi- mum gross income for an applicant will be $28,991.00. with a maximum house price of $76,300.00. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Martinez seconded by Councilman Riordan, Resolution No. 3716, a resolution of the City,` Council adopting the home mortgage program in cooperation with the County of San Bernardino, was adopted and the accompanying agreement authorized for signature by the Mayor and City Clerk, unanimously. 4. Removable Postal Facility - Postmaster A. N. Froelich, Jr. Postmaster Froelich addressed Council to explain the advantages of having a walk-up, self-service postal unit located on the Citrus Village property. Council discussed this briefly with Mr. Froelich and on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, approved the request. 5. Loma Linda/West Redlands Community Plan Council discussed the map of this proposed plan which will have publ.i_c hear- ing on Friday, October 10, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. in the County Commission Chambers, it was stated that this plan is not in harmony with the Redlands General Plan; that Commercial and Residential zoning is designated in Urban Reserve zones, and that no water or sewer service is available in these so- designated sections. Planning Director Schindler recommended that a repre- sentative from the Council attend and support the Planning Corunission's stated position. 'Three members were unavailable, however, Dr. Roth and Vice Mayor Gorman will make every effort to attend. Council concurred that a letter should be sent to the Commissioners. 6. Redlands Christian School - Mr. Lester Spoelstra Mr. Spoelstra brought a request from the Redlands Christian School that the: requirement for placement of planters at the rear of the parkins; area bei ON waived for the reason that this area is also used as a recreation ground by students. Following discussion and notification that, a similar consideration' had been given another school, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this requirement was relaxed with the planters to be placed at the discretion of the staff. The Council then adjourned to 7;00 P.M. this evening. Park Commission - will meet October 16, 1980, in the City Hall Conf.'erence room. Housing Commission - will meet October 9, 1980, in the. Council Chambers. Traffic Commission - On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Resolution Gorman, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 3718, a resolution of No. 3718 the City Council ordering the installation of stop signs on Evergreen Court Traf f is at Lytle. Street and on Brockton Avenue at. Lincoln Street, and painting per- Traffic er- tions of certain curbs red on Redlands Boulevard and on Colton Avenue. The Traffic Commission also recommended that the median island be removed on Redlands Boulevard from 235 feet west of Alabama Street to 665 feet. west Redlands of Alabama Street with the condition that the developer remove the. median, Boulevard pave and stripe the street per the plan prepared by C & G Engineering. g' Median Island Following discussion with Public Works Director John Donnelly, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommendation of the ! Traffic Commission was tabled. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission will be held October 16, 1980, in the Council Chambers. i Public Works Commission - will meet on October 13, 19€30, in the City Hall t'on Terence Room to consider the Street Lighting report.. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - will meet October 14, 1980, at Irouiclent Federal Savings and Loan i APPL,IC:ATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Plymouth Village was granted permission to hold their Fall Festival on October 11, 198 Permissions Granted The Soro timist International of Redlands was p granted permission to hold a rummaue-bake-craft sale on October 30, 31, and November 1, 1980, in the depot buil _di.ng on Orange Street on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. CO MUNIC_7%T1`ONS Councilman Gorman reported the Pump Tax Committee which was set up last Pump Tax spring to study the real needs of this area has drafted a position Luper Hearing' which it will present to the State Senate Sub-Committee which will meet on October 28 in the San Bernardino County Museum to take testimony. Mr. Gorman stated he was impressed with the work and unanimity of the committee. Councilman Gorman presented the following growth statistics in the governmen- Governmenttal work force in California from August., 1979, to August, 1980: Employees Total California Employees Increase = 60,400 Gain in Education = 51,800 Gain in Counties & Districts = 8,500 Gain in Federal = 1,100 Decrease in Municipalities = 1,000 UNFINISHED BUISINE:SS rdinancc. Ordinance No.. 1735, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Preposition No. 1735 "R" Implementation ordinances Nos. 1680 and 1717 by establishing a point Police rating system under Police Protection, was tabled on motion of Councilman " points Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Resolution No Resoluton 377 Na. 7 3717, a resolution of. the City Council approving and accepting the negotiated Anne.eat on exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Annexation No. 57-A, LAFC No No. 57-k 2004, in accordance with the County Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. Tax 80-251, was unanimously adopted. City Manager Christiansen explained that Exchange the City's share of the ad valorem tax at this point is 400 percent better than in the first county allocation. NEW BUSINESS ordinance No. 1736, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Or_dinanGe Ordinance Code concerning refunds of water and sewer installation fees was No. 1736 Water a d given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second Sewer reading set for October 21, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. This was discussed briefly; Fees former Councilman Knudsen requested that Council extend the time period for receiving reimbursement to fifteen years under this new ordinance. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution Resolution vo 3715, a ,resolution of the City Council approving Supplement No. 6 of the No. 37t15 TrafficMaster Agreement between the City and State of California for the installation Signals : of traffic signals at the intersections of Redlands Boulevard at Alabama Agreeme!it Street and Orange Street at Brockton Avenue, was unanimously g S approved. Resolution No. 3719, a resolution of the City Council authorizing and acceptii Resolution an agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for the i.nstalle No. 3119 tion of a six-inch waterline in Citrus .Avenue, west of Kansas Street, was Watcrli.110 unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Roth; seconded by Councilman Agreerneot Martinez, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to Sign in behalf of the City. CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council unani-', s mously authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the installationPA of traffic signals at Cajon Street and Olive Avenue, Cajon Street and Fern A. 'Bid Call. Avenue, Colton Avenue and Texas Street, Colton Avenue and Church Street, and j Traffic;; Citrus Avenue at Judson and Ford Street. This is a budgeted Gas Tax item. Signals! public Works Director Donnelly then explained to audience questions the criteria necessary to permit expenditure of. State Gas Tax Funds for traffic signal installation. Rid Call The City Clerk was also authorized to advertise for bids for the improvement Street of the southwest corner of Sessums Drive and Wabash Avenue on notion of Improvement Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth; this is also a budgeted Gas Tax item. i On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council Grove unanimously authorized a contract with Royal Citrus Company through United Contract Southern Citrus as agent for the period. November 1, 1980, through October 31, 1981, to care for the city-owned groves and market the fruit, for. the. City of Redlands. Funds Council unanimously reappropriated $2,500.00 to rewire the w.i.ndtee at the Municipal Redlands Municipal Airport which was originally approved in the L979-80 budget;. Airport: but inadvertently omitted from the reencumbrance list for the current year on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council 1979-80, unanimous) ted the audit report for 1979-80 as Audit � y accepted p prepared by Eadie and Payne:, Certified Public Accountants. Council unanimously approved an additional_ appropriation in the amount of Funds 51,600.00 (which was donanted by the Rotary Club) to enable the Police Depart Police ment to acquire another canine on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Canine Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council unani- Executor's mously accepted the Executor's Deeds from the Estate of Louis J. and Juliu-, Dec+c s Parks V. Pat.rosso in connection with property on Fifth Avenue recently purchased by the City for future park purposes. Franchise Council unanimously accepted a franchise bond from Seaboard Surety Company Bond recognizing the Southern California Edison Company franchise for transmission: Edison and distribution of electricity within the corporate boundaries of. the. City Company! of Redlands on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Three claims against the City in the names of. John Fleming, Jr. , Carmen Loya, Claims 3 and Karen Engelman were denied in routine manner and referred to the. City's insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. CITY ATTORNEY On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, the Mayor City and City Clerk were authorized to sign the escrow papers to complete the. Property City purchase of rental property at 36 Grant Street. i CITY AT`2`C7FtNEY (Continued) Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. `rig Thore being, no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:40 F.M. 101 to an adjourned study-meeting in the Lyon Gallery on Monday, October 13,1980, at 7:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, October 21, 1980. A'I'TES`C: Mayor of the City %f Fedl�lnds,' C rk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 t1� a,l,l ,ss