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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02171981-cc_CCv0001.pdf US- pit :MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 17, 1981 , at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. ; PRTSFNT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor 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 Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney F Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts Sam Nicholas, The Sun ABSENT None 'She meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the k invocation by Harold Moore, City Director of Sanitation. s Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1981, were approved as N, submitted. BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. in the = office of the City Clerk for Census Tract 80 Street Improvement on February 17, 1981: Riverside Construction Riverside, California $193,358.94 Redlands Paving Redlands, California 209,713.25 Schramm & Walters Contractors, Inc. Fontana, California 212,956.01 Fontana Paving, Inc. Fontana, California 217,332.78 Bid Report E. L. Yeager Construction Co., Inc. Census Riverside, California 227,989.69 Tract 80 Kenneth W. Smith Engineering, Inc. Street Colton, California 249,963.00 Improvements Matich Corporation Colton, California 261,012.55 Fleming Engineering, Inc. al Buena Park, California 269,999.99 Kruger McGrew Construction Rialto, California 290,3.39.45 Damon Construction Company South Gate, California 292,395.71 G & G Constructors Gardena, California 298,317.00 F. J. Crosby Company k.1 Santa Ana, California 344,949.31 No As Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds will be used to fund Af this project, these bids were referred to the County Office of Community i Development for study and recommendation and will. be returned to Council at a later date. r ri ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE F_LOO_R — _ Lois Reynolds, 324 West Olive Avenue, member of the Redlands Area i Redlands Historical Society invited Council to join the Society, League of Women Area Voters, and other civic groups to hear Mel Green speak on "Historical Historibal Society, Preservation and Seismic Safety" dealing specifically with the A. K. Smiley Public Library next Tuesday evening, February 24, 1981, at :»•. 7:30 P.M. in the Lyon's Gallery of the library. She complained of o FT TW Council's reversal of its decision concerning the color of the library I and stated she hoped future decisions would be made in conjunction with representatives of all concerned in thepreservation of this building. .. IN , Redlands She also expressed concern at the report from Mel Green which pointed out64111 Area RN Historical drainage problems at the library and asked how this problem would be _ j Society dealt with. Librar'v Director of Planning and Community lx ., i y Development Schindler explained that Building CPW, the contractors handling the library work, have been preparing a cost estimate for the drainage repair work with Mr. Mel Green who is a consultant in this matter. Mr. Schindler added that he had been in touch with the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission on this matter. Councilman Roth commented that a totally different process than originally discussed is being used to paint the library and the old color would a show through if a new color is used. He added that after several public s discussions had been held, Council knew the public Feelings. x r Historic and ScenicStating he believed there was no need for bath the Historic and Scenic Preservation Preservation Commission and Historical Society and that Council could Commission determine things of a historic nature, Councilman DeMirjyn moved to discontinue the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and failed by AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Martinez; NOES: Councilmembers Riordan, Gorman, and Roth. Councilman Roth then moved to direct the City Manager to prepare a letter to the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission reminding members they are an advisory board and that is the purpose to which they should addresses themselves, and if they cannot serve in that capacity, they should resign. Councilman Gorman seconded and motion carried unanimously. COMRfLSSTOTJ REPORTS � Planning Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on February 17, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. j PRESENT: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn, Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney Councilman Martinez arrived at 4:15 P.M. -} 1. Minor Subdivision No. 103 - C. G. Engineering for Juergen R. and Irr gard E. Otto That the request for a subdivision of 10.8 acres into two lots located on the northwest corner of New York Street and Brockton Avenue, C-M Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as con ' tained in Planning Commission minutes dated February 10, 1.981, bringing i special attention to Engineering Recommendation No. 6a; deleting Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 5 and renumbering 6 to 5, 7 to 6; and making Ministerial Exemption No. 7. On motion of. Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of the Plan- ping Commission was approved by AYE votes of all present. OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION l.' Tract No. 10499 - Brattain Homes, Inc. - Final IRPEoval " : All requirements as outlined in Council. minutes dated December 5, 1978, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tract No. 10499. On motion of ry Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of r� the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of all present. 2.1 Tentative Tract No. 10083 - Vanguard National Builders - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, a time extension of one year to February 20, 1982, was ,iven by AYE votes of all present for Tentative Tract No. 10083. x. i OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCII CONSIDERATION (Continued) 3. County Housing Authority Request G` The County Housing Authority is requesting water service for 34 housing I units proposed for low-income and senior citizens to be located on the east side of Crafton Avenue, 600 feet south of Mentone Boulevard. Following a report that ten City-owned wells have already been shut downew 41 in that area, and there is a nitrate problem, staff recommends that sewer connection be a requirement for water service to these units. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Council, man Gorman, these water connections were approved subject to all City requirements and provided that sewer service is also by the City. 4. Appeal. - Variance No. 255 - William Kirschke At this time, Mr. Kirschke is appealing the denial. by the Planning Commis-, cion on January 27, 1981, of his request for a variance to permit a ;Y fifteen foot front yard setback rather than the required 25 foot setback for property located on the south side of Verde Vista Drive,approximately 41 270 feet west of Country Club Drive. Mr. Kirschke presented evidence that the Deed Restrictions on Tract No 4225 originally subdivided by the University of Redlands permitted a variance if approved by the City; that this Lot 23 was a known sub- R standard lot, and there was a paragraph in the Deed Restrictions allowing this lot owner relief. He brought out that only a small corner of the proposed structure required the variance due to the shape of the lot, and much of the structure would be setback 45 to 50 feet. He presented a statement signed by five adjacent property owners stating they had no objection to this variance. He stressed that other homes on Verde Vista Drive had varied setbacks. Council questioned whether he could perhaps build a two-story house, locate the pad in a different spot, redesign the garage, questioned the Mir size of the house, where to locate a pool, and condition and testing of Councilman Riordan moved to grant the requested variance subject to three parking spaces being provided as Mr. Kirschke had stated. Mayor DeMir,jyn seconded. The vote failed by a tie vote: AYES: Councilmembers Riordan and De.Mirjyn; NOES: Councilmembers Roth and Gorman; ABSENT: ! Councilmember Martinez. Councilman Roth moved to return the matter with this new information to the Planning Commission with the suggestion that if the variance is approved, the house outline be limited to that shown on the map (Grading Plan) ; motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by AYES: Council- members Gorman, Roth, Riordan; NOES: Mayor DeMirjyn; ABSENT: Councilmember, Martinez. 5.1 4s 5. Minor Subdivision No. 81 - Richard Blakeslee rN K. -_ Council minutes dated January 6 and 20, 1981, contain background and discussion on this matter. AN In response to Attorney Martineau's statement of non-cooperation by City departments, City Manager Christiansen reminded him that he did not return the City Manager's call to arrange a meeting. i Attorney Martineau addressed Council reading from a letter. The headings above the following Council motions are from that letter. Item 1 Irrigation Iine Councslman Roth moved that all irrigation lines in streets where work is being performed be done according to the recommendations of the Public Works Director. These are shown on the improvement plan submitted for City approval. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by AYE v, votes of all present. Item 2. Further Development ' On motion of Councilman Rrodan, seconded by Councilman Roth, clarifica- 1 tion to state: further divisions of lots will cause said lots to be subject to Proposition "R„ and Ordinance No. 1680. Motion carried by AYE, votes of all present. w = _ OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) i Item 3. Additional Ten Feet {3n motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, the require- ment for an additional ten feet to be added to Lot 1 shall be retained. 5AS Motion carried by AYE votes of all present. mu "* ' Councilman Martinez entered Chambers at 4:15 P.M. ; Item 4. Drainage Zine �* On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, the appli- cant shall be required to follow the requirements of Ordinance No. 1.625 if they apply. Approved by unanimous vote. Item S. Slope (Retaining wall) Following explanation by Mr.. Atencio that the grading situation is not " presently known, on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council moved that "requirement for retaining wall or grading ' easement will be contingent upon the final grading plan." Motion � unanimously adopted. 3 _ 6. Minor Subdivision No. 97 Joseph P. Buoys, Jr. Dan John Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 4, 1.980, �rN having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning l Department that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 97. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. 7.° Sign Code Amendment The Council, on February 3, 1981, directed preparation of an amendment to the Redlands Sign Cade to "prohibit pale signs in all areas of the FN City except for the provision for pole signs in areas of freeway oriented : businesses." 4-0 Planning Director Schindler prepared such an ordinance, No. 1743, and ` in addition pointed out problems which have come into the Sign Code by addition of piecemeal amendments and made some recommendations. l The Council discussed these matters at length. Listed among concerns " were: need for a comprehensive treatment of the Sign Code; need to look A into other city's approaches to signing generally; definitions which are R51 ' agreed upon; definition of "Monument Sign" "Ground Sign"; consideration of massiveness and height; use of eye-level signs; need to specify height =, , limitations; types of businesses to be included and excluded in Freeway- orientation designation; need to not lose sign of what people want; z possibly a sign advisory committee; closer supervision in reuse signing; and new basis for calculating allowable area. Mr. Martinez injected: "dere we are asking the staff to come up with x , recommendations, and I am not sure we know what we want." Mrs. Riordan added that Upland does not prohibit pole signs, but they have not approved one for three years. (See Moratorium motion in evening session) ' (Page 5) 8. Proposed Gradinq Ordinance _ Councilman Gorman said that the material presented,while worthy, does not solve all the City's problems. It does call attention to abuses which have caused trouble in the past. Councilman Riordan approved of the material on grading, but is not eager to monitor height. Councilmen Martinez and Roth agreed that the matter ; should go back to the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the draft on a grading ordinance was sent to the Planning Commission for review, consideration, and recommendation, and noting dissatisfaction with two- nx story or excessively large structures on property line. This motion was unanimously approved. 9.i Community Center Expansion x The Council members concurred in the employment of Leon Armantrout as architect for the Community Center expansion. There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session., i i i S S. COMMISSION REPORTS (Continued) Ire Park Commission - will meet this Thursday, February 19, 1981, in the City Hall Conference Room at 2:15 P.M. Housing Commission - Councilman Riordan reported that at their last meeting, Don Newcomb reported on a program for fiscal year 1982 that may be available using Block Grant Funds for the rehabilitation of older � homes in Redlands. Several blocks would need to be involved and all owners would have to participate. Traffic Commission - will meet this Thursday, February 1.9, 1981, in the Council Chambers at 2:00 P.M. tx Public Works Commission - Councilman Gorman announced the Public Warks Commission would meet on Monday, February 23, 1981, at 3:30 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss drainage problems and the impact on s allocation points. *I � Airport Advisor Board - will meet this Friday, February 20, 1981, at 9:00 P.M. in the-City—Hall Conference Room. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - will. meet March 10, 1981, at Provident Federal Savings and Loan at 7:30 Y.M. and consider allocation: paints. iN APPI,ICA IONS AND PETITIONS City of The City of Hope was granted permission to hold its annual Hope Sunday PC Hope Campaign on June 14, 1981, by unanimous Council approval. On February 3, 1981, Council denied Taras Kozbur's request for permission to change plans on approved RDA 80-10A for a tract project. At this time the applicant is requesting approval to change the approved alloca- tion to his application for a ).or sale subdivision (RDA 80-6B) . Both projects had received 80 points in the evaluation process. ge VQ Council discussed this request at length with Michael Leon. Council 1 warned Mr. Leon that changing to a lot-sale subdivision could not be used Allocation as a means to circumvent Proposition "R." Councilman Gorman added that Change , rt Council. acted on the subdivision application and that he did not support a change. Councilman Riordan suggested ggested using a minor subdivision method to divide the property into three standard lots and one large parcel, building on these four, and put the remaining land through the alloca- tion process again. MS �- Ingrid Mack urged Council not to do anything to jeopardize Proposition 1.8 R. Councilman DeMirjyn's motion, seconded by Councilman Martinez, to approve this request failed by AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Martinez; NOES Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, and Roth. r�= UNFINISHED BUSINESS KIM Ordinance Explaining that after two weeks of study, more questions were raised and No. 1243 Council needed more time for a comprehensive sign code study, Councilman ,- Pole Signs Gorman moved to remand Ordinance No. 1743 to staff for further study and �^ to extend the pole sign moratorium for 90 days. Motion seconded by Moratorium ' Councilman Riordan and carried unanimously. {See discussion Page 4} 1 NEW BUSINESS KS BUSINESS Resolution No. 3733, a resolution of the City Council amending the Resolution salary schedule for City employees by deleting one position of Water No. 3,733 Operation Technician and adding one position of Mechanic/Welder in the .� Salary � Public Warks Water Division, was unanimously approvedon motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. k r gv- NEW BUSINESS (Continued) T On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council Resolution No. 3734 unanimously approved Resolution No. 3734, a resolution of the City of k m Redlands approving the priority plan for expenditures of the County of ; Parklands Act of; 1.980 San Bernardino under the provisions of the California Parkland Act of FIN1980 on a per capita basis. i Resolution No. 3735, a resolution of the City of Redlands approving Resolution 3735 Supplement No. 8 of the Master Agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California for the resurfacing and rehabilitation of Redlands Redlands Boulevard between Alabama Street and Citrus Avenue, was unani- Boulevard Work mously approved on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. Zone Change Mr. Alex Theon' request for a zone change for property located on Church Request Street near the freeway was referred to the Planning Department. CITY MAVAGER City Manager Christiansen presented a staff recommendation to remove nine parking spaces on Orange Street near the intersection of Citrus Avenue to provide for a left turn bay for northerly traffic on Orange Street. Councilman Roth moved to accept this staff recommendation; motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and failed by: AYES: Councilmembers Roth 50 Citrus/ and Gorman; NOES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Martinez, and Riordan. Orange ; Removal Speaking from the audience were Mrs. Jane Hillsen, Mr. Les Willey, and s r Mr. Steve Crotinger, member of the Traffic Commission. other alternatives, were discussed, and this item was referred to the Traffic Commission and staff for further study. Quitclaim Council unanimously concurred to accept a Quitclaim Deed from R. C. Deed Sanborn for a pipeline easement across a portion of the cemetery which Sanborn is no longer needed to serve water to a certain parcel adjacent to the cemetery. j Council unanimously authorized execution and acceptance of a Declaration Declaration of Dedication for street right-cf-way on Fifth Avenue between Marion Dedication Road and Dearborn Street. This property is Park Department property owned by the City in fee and cannot be used as public right-of-way. K Funds Council unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of $10,000 to Weed complete the weed abatement program for the 1980-81 fiscal year on motion Abatement of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth. This money is reim- Program burnable to the City through the billing process or tax assessments. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council AA Claim unanimously denied a claim in the name of Lawrence E. Golder, in routine ` manner and referred it 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 9:00 P.M. to an executive session for the purpose of considering commission appointments at 4:30 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room on February 24,? 1981. Next regular meeting, March 3, 1981. ATTEST: M ya or of rthe, �t Of Re,Ala ds _.. Cit