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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02031981-cc_CCv0001.pdf tt� MINUTES, of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 3, 1981, 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 Ren Roth, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager Bruce C. Atkins, 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 invo— cation by Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1981, were corrected on page five to read $1.1 million, and were then approved together with the minutes' of the adjourned regular meeting of January 27, 1981. B.T.DS The following bid was opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this date by the City Clerk to equip Agate Avenue Well No. 2 with motor, pump, and appurtenances: McCalla Bros. Redlands, California $19,588.36 IS At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works Agate that award be made to McCalla Bros. as this is a fully qualified bid. On Avenue ' motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, unanimous Well No. 2 Council approval was given to the award of the dee well ' Pump pi P pump for Aerate Avenue Well No. 2 to McCalla. Bros. of Redlands in the amount of $19,588.36. ' The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this date by the City Clerk for the removal and replacement of various items in locations within Tract No. 9330: Redlands Paving Redlands, California $ 8,878.38 Bill J Cooeland Yucaipa, California 10,852.00 Matich Corporation Colton, California 11,906.06 B. J. Construction San Bernardino, California 12,639.00 Smith Engineering Colton, California 16,9.32.50 Kruger McGrew San Bernardino, California 17,266.86 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works Bid Award s that award be made to Redlands Paving as this is the lowest, qualified bid. ; Tract No. 9330 On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, unanimous' Work Council approval was given to the award of the correction work to be done for Tract No. 9330 to Redlands Paving of Redlands in the amount of $8,878.38 A ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Lenore Jimenez of 701 Baldwin Avenue and her daughter addressed Council concerning preparation and sale of food and sale of vending machine drinks and candies by a private party as a private business in the Consnunity Cente: . 'sirs. Jimenez also questioned the use of the center for political gatherings. Community Center Council. discussed the problems at length with Mrs. Jimenez. Councilman Roth moved to request the City Manager to make a thorough examination of the problem and bring a full report to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried unanimously. COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a '' regular meeting thereof held on February 3, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjvn; Bruce. C. Atkins, Attorney 1. Tentative Tract No. 11779 - Eastern Pacific Development Co. That the tentative map of Tract No. 11779, proposed for Property located on the northwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Tennessee Street, R-2-2000 ' Zone, for the subdivision of seven acres (Phase I and II of a 100 Unit Con- dominium Project) , be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated January 27, 1981; deleting Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 5; and adding No. 8 to read: "Phase. Line to meet setback requirements as shown on map on file." On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was given unani- mous Council approval. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 341.- Tony Tucker_ That the request for a conditional use permit for the expansion of a drive- thru restaurant for property located at 625 East Redlands Boulevard.. (La Rosita Restaurant) , C-4 Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated January 27, 1981, and subject to the revised study map prepared by the Planning Department.. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was given unanimous Council approval. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 340 - Brian Vura--Weis That the request for a conditional use permit for the conversion of a residence to office use for property located at 215 East Olive Avenue, A-P Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 27, 1981; changing Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 1.2 to read "Applicant shall make provisions for the long term leasing or renting of three (3) parking spaces" (the remainder of the recommendation to remain as submitted) ; and deleting Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 3. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman.. Riordan, this recom- ' mendation of the Planning Commission failed to receive Council approval by AYES: Councilman Martinez; Mayor DeMirjyn; NOES: Councilmembers Riordan, Roth, Gorman. After discussion of need to improve appearance of this lot and the need for parking in this area, Councilman Riordan moved to approve the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission in all requirements, bat to change the parking requirement in accordance with the planning map allowing one park- ing place on the site and requiring two leased parking places under Plan- ning Requirement.. No. 12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roth and unanimously approved. 11. 4. Variance No. 2_55 - William_Kirschke At its January 27, 1981, meeting the Planning Commission unanimously denied Variance No. 255 requesting allowance of a fifteen foot front yard setback ; for property located on the south side of Verde Vista Drive, approximately !. 270 feet west of Country Club Drive, R-A Zone. An appeal to this decision ' has been filed by Mr. Kirschke, and in unanimous action of the Council. February 1.7, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. was set for a hearing on this appeal.. PLAT-WING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) PLANNING ADDENDUM ITEM 1 Advisory Committee on Fences - Gary Waeldin f Following a brief discourse with Mr. Waeldin, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, the decision of the Advisory Commit- tee was unanimously upheld. OTBER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 1. Minor. Subdivision No. 42 - S. D. Ulch - Final Approval. All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated July 5, 1978, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 42. On motion of Counci man Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 337 - Community Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Hubbard - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 16, 1980, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit. No. 337. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommenda- tion of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 334 - Jahn and Kay Ahrens - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 4, 1980, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 334. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommenda- tion of the Planning Department was unanimously approved.. 4. Renewal of Taxi Service - Larry Ryan The minutes of August 5, 1980, require that the Council review the opera- tion of the Taxi Service from a standpoint of volume of business. Mr. Larry Ryan, owner of Friendly Cab and Charter, brought a chart indicating a great increase in his business. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, approval was given unanimously to continua- tion of this business license. 5. The proposed grading ordinance on the agenda for review at this time was tabled for consideration in two weeks. 6. Tri-CiSigns Mr. Paul Brown of Quiel Signs brought drawings of the two signs for Tri- City Center for Council approval. Sign "B," 14 by 14 feet, was approved as submitted for the freeway side of the building on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Sign "A," for the Colton Avenue side of the building, was reduced to ten-feet by ten-feet on a six-foot monument on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, by: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; NOES: Mayor De`tTirjyn; ABSENT: None. 7. Pinball Machines Mayor DeMirjyn brought to Council attention the proliferation of the use of pinball machines. Council discussed these at length, the age of the students playing them; the element of skill vs. gambling; the great amount of profit made by the owners. Under consideration were an emergency ordinance, use of Conditional Use Permits for control, and increase of business license fee. The matter will be studied. There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session. a housing Commission - will meet next Thursday, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers Fraffic Commission - will meet on February 19, 1981, at 2:15 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Public Works Commission - will meet on February 9, 1981, in the City hall Conference Room at 3:30 P.M. and consider Ordinance No. 1680 points for storm drainage and flood control. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - New President Meryl McDowell addressed council. to request all possible speed in filling the two existing vacancies on the commission. APPLICA`PIONS AND PETITIONS The request by the Salvation Army for waiver of storm drain fee in connec- '•: Drain rm tion with the construction of a parking lot adjacent to their existing Fee building on Alta Street was unanimously denied on notion of Councilman Salvation Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, as this requirement has been adhered Army to for other similar organizations. It was brought out that the charge is $311.75 rather than the $596.00 originally set. American By Council concurrence, the American Legion Auxiliary was granted perrnis- Legion sion to distribute American Legion Poppies in Redlands on Saturday and Poppies. Sunday, May 16 and 17, 1981. Inland The Inland Empire Cultural Foundation was unanimously granted pormission Fmpire to conduct a fund raising campaign among selected businesses and individuals Cultural in Redlands from mid-March through mid-May on motion of Councilman Martinez,i, Foundation seconded by Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council. Baseball. unanimously granted Baseball for Boys permission to operate the concession for stand at Community Field during the baseball season and also a waiver of Boys buisness license as all proceeds go to the Baseball for Boys program. The Strobl iters Camera Club was granted waiver of bowl fees and permission Strobliters to sell concessions for their annual Photo Fiesta scheduled for May 17, Camera Club 1981, on motion of. Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. A charge of $10.00 per hour will be made for the park attendant's time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS At the Council meeting of January 20, 1981, Council received a request for permission to change architectural floor plans and elevations in connoction'. with sale of a Residential. Development Allocation. After a lengthy discussion, the matter was tabled to this meeting to allow study and recommendation. At this time Council has received a recommendation from the staff'. aua:inst Design changing the ordinance to permit this procedure. Among the reasons listed Change were: creating inequity with the other developers already reviewed for F =rovee R.D.A.; creating a sales market in R.D.A. 's requirement of additional Allocation Council, Commission, and staff time for evaluation and comparing new }plans to ones already completed. i Following explanation to Mr. Leon and Mr. Taras Kozbur, on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, the request for permission to change design within the allocation was denied by: AYES: Councilmen Riordan, Roth, and Gorman; NOES: Councilman Martinez, Mayor DeMirjyn; ABSENT: None. NEW BUS'1NESS On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, Resolution Ro. 37332 7 No. 3No 3732, a resolution of. the City Council authorizing the City to enter 2 Street into an agreement with the California Energy Commission for a loan for the Light conversion of street lights, was unanimously approved, and the Mayor author, Agreement ized to sign the agreement in behalf of the City. Ordinance No. 1743, an ordinance of the City Council amending the. Redlands Ordinance No. 1.743 Ordinance Code prohibiting Pole Signs, was introduced. The ordinance was Pole considered at length by Council with each member explaining his position. Signs Councilman Martinez moved to table Ordinance No. 174:3 and direct staff to: i "develop a non-prohibitive ordinance -- to study and refrain from using the NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Ordinance word probibit." Motion was seconded by Mayor DeMi.rjyn and failed by: No. 1743 [AYES: Councilman Martinez, Mayor DeMirjyn; NOES: Councilmembers Riordan, Pole Signs Roth, Gorman; ABSENT: None. Dr. Roth and Mrs. Riordan discussed the desirability of allowing pole Ordinancesigns for freeway oriented business. Mrs. Riordar) moved to table Ordinance;. No. 1743 No. 1743, and to return it to staff to prohibit pole signs in all areas of Pole Signs the City except for a provision for pole signs in areas of freeway oriented. Tabled businesses. Dr. Roth seconded and motion carried by: AYES: Councilmembers Riordan, Roth, Gorman; NOES: Councilman Martinez, Mayor DeMirjyn; ABSENT: None. CITY MANAGER Bid Calls The City Clerk was unanimously authorized on motion of Councilman Roth, Street ! seconded by Councilman Martinez, to advertise for bids for street improve- Improvements ments in Census Tract 80 for which Community Development Block Grant funds will be used. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, two Claims claims in the names of Daniel Escudero and Ruben Ramirez were denied in routine manner and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:30 P.M. Next regular meeting, February 17, 1981. I �r �� = z` Mayor of tl� wCzty-af.- ed d/I/ AT P'ES C`: r° C t C irk of