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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04071981-cc_CCv0001.pdf _ _ t'ITNUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 7, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Items 3:00 P.M. 3x OK xt PRESENT; James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor 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 ABSENTCharles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor ' Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember s The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo- cation by Mike Reynolds, City Treasurer. By AYE votes of all present, the minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1981, were approved with the changes submitted by Vice Mayor Gorman replacing three sections. g� 1. "Minutes of the meeting of March 3, 1981, were approved as amended by i Council." 0 2. Page 3, Planning Addendum, Item 1, at the end of first sentence add: Iff and formalize the grading section of the proposed ordinance for Council action." 3. Page 4, Planning Action, "Library Progress" to read: "The Council briefly reviewed the present progress of the library. Councilmember Gorman stated he believes the decorative stone trim that has been painted white should be highlighted, i.e. either left natural, or painted their natural stone color if painting for preservation _purposes is dictated. He further commented on his belief that these requirements are in the existingspecifications as amended, and that perhaps even highlighting of the fake trim above windows to the South and West is contractually covered. Costs related to additional work were also s mentioned. The City Manager was requested to investigate the concept F of. 'conservateur,' and to report back to Council on this issue, �.: specifically, what is a conservateur?, who appoints the conservator?, and how?, and who isthe conservateur for the library project." PUBLIC HEARINGS 4 _ Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 174 s an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1000 by adopting Amendment No. 153 thereto establishing a conditional use permit requirement Ordinance for certain commercial. amusement businesses in the C-3 and C-4 Zones. Vice No. 1745 Mayor Gorman declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions; i,7' C.U.P. or comments concerning this amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000. None Commercial Amusement being forthcoming, the public hearing_ was declared closed, and Ordinance No., Businesses 1745 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmembers Riordan, Roth; Vice Mayor Gorman NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez; Mayor DeMirjyn i Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1746,1 Ordinance No 1746 an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes a change of zone Zone from R-2 (Residential Suburban) District to A-P (Administrative and Profes Change sional) District for 0.6 acres of property located on the southwest corner No. 234 of Brookside Avenue and San Mateo Street. Vice Mayor Gorman declared the f N . PUBLIC ;HEARINGS (Continued) meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning Ordinance No 1746 this change of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1746 was adopted, with waiver of the Zone reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded Change No. 234 by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call vote:IN AYES: Councilmembers Riordan, Roth; Vice Mayor Gorman NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez; Mayor DeMirjyn ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Louis Fletcher informed Council how very helpful a North Central Con- ceptual Plan made by the Planning Department in 1967 had been in the ' development of the downtown area bounded by Colton Avenue and Redlands NorthweIst Boulevard. He presented information urging Council to direct staff to r Redlands undertake such a planning study in cooperation with the property owners to Conceptual Plan lead to a Conceptual Plan for the northwest Redlands area. The area should " be bounded by the Tennessee Freeway, Pennsylvania Avenue, Texas Street, and ; the Santa Ana River. Mr. Fletcher's comprehensive report is on file in the , City Clerk's Office. He stessed the potentialof this large land-area in limited ownership to become a prime planned industrial location. sFollowing discussion with Mr. Fletcher, this matter was referred to the Planning Department for recommendation and a determination of county goals rid in this area, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth. Chamber of Commerce manager Diane Clark reminded Council that the motion - m establishing the sign-study-committee had originally been for a nine-mamba r ' committee and requested that the two remaining appointees be representatives', ' of the Chamber and the business community. Mr. Bob Keenan, administrative and legislative representative for the "Sign Users of California" urged putting the sign-users on the committee. Councilman Riordan explained that in the executive session considering the sign-committee appointments, Councilmembers unanimously concurred that seven members was a more workable total. Also, Mrs. Riordan promised that a input from the business community would be sought and that particular time of the committee would be reserved for presentations from specific view- points, Following comments by Mr. Keenan and Mrs. Carol Cox, Councilman Roth moved " to make the sign-study-committee officially seven members at this time. ak5 Vice Mayor Gorman seconded; the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Roth, Gorman; NOES: Councilmember Riordan; ABSENT: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Martinez. Mr. Keenan then offered his aid to the City, the Council, and the business community to help formulate a desirable and beneficial sign ordinance. g� City Attorney Taylor explained to Mr. Keenan that the committee was advisory; la, � to Council and that the Council would ultimately adopt the legislation. , * 'R COM,MISSZON REPORTS Planning Commission items as considered by the City Council at a regularx WL meeting thereof held on April 7, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. X Present: Councilmembers Riordan, Roth; Vice Mayor Gorman, Attorney Bruce C. Atkins Absent:' Councilmember Martinez; Mayor DeMirjyn ry 3 1171 COMMISSION REPORTS (Continued) 1. Tentative Tract No. 10433 ,- AMIR Enterprises, Inc. - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time exten- sion of one year to April 15, 1982, was given by AYE votes of all present i to Tentative Tract No. 10433. 2. Environmental, Impact Report for Ordinance No. 1742 Council considered at length the recommendation from City Attorney Taylor that Ordinance Na. 1742 be repealed in order to prepare an EIR for this ordinance. Vice Mayor Gorman pointed out that the benefits of doing this would include permitting the City to proceed under Ordinances Nos. 1717 and 1680; the disadvantage would be the loss of the changes included in Ordin ance No. 1742 which is a vastly superior ordinance. Following more discus sion, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Ordin- ance No. 1742, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a point rating system and setting forth guidelines and procedures under Ordinance Nos. 1680 and 1717 was ordered repealed by ordinance No. 1748 for "technicals and legal purposes," and the allocation process stayed until such time as a similar ordinance is adopted at the completion of the court determination. Ordinance No. 1748, an ordinance of the City of Redlands repealing ordinance No. 1742, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing m set for April 21, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. This action was adopted by AYE votes of all present. c ' NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Nutrition Center for 200 Meals Mr. Ray C. Anderson briefly explained a federal grant for $500,000 to be used to construct a 5,000 square foot building proposed to be adjacent to Joslyn Senior Center for the purpose of accomodating 200 people for meals. "This will be maintenance free and no expense to the City," Mr. Anderson i4 ' stated and requested the City to sponsor this. Council discussed this proposal briefly, expressed some concerns, and were told that City Manager Christiansen has made arrangements to meet with Mr. Anderson and others on April 15, 1981. 2. Municipal Parking Report I W Vice Mayor Gorman referred to a comprehensive report on the City parking �4 status furnished by Finance Director Archbold. in the very informal discussion, it was brought out that: "the Von's people ' do not favor the 30-minute parking places established facing into Orange Street." The B.I.D. does not approve the nine parking space removal at Citrus Avenue and Orange Street. The B.I.D. will not use the parking under the Harris Co. Some approach was suggested such as advertising "Have a V& Cool Car." Council concurred that twenty spaces on top of the parking structure should be made available for employee parking rentals, and the employers asked to urge employees to park off the street. on the Citrus and Eureka lot, there will be no stickers and no limiting of parking to the public; the Telephone Company will be asked to pay for the portion of the spaces used; the 20-minute spaces to accomodate Post Office patrons at the Post Office end of the lot will be signed as recommended by the Traffic Commission. This last item was approved by AYE votes of all present. 3. Amendment to Ordinance No. 1000 �- Mr. Gorman stated: "I suggest we proceeed to amend Ordinance No. 1000 to prohibit two-story accessory building. The staff should complete this." 4. Grading Mrs. Riordan quoted Planning Commissioner Madrid's statement that if the City keeps to the FHA requirements and the Uniform Building Code, many problems could be dealt with on a one-to-one basis. Planning Director Schindler explained that grading was not being monitored when the problems which are arising today were approved. He gave Bob Tee's tract as an example of success in addressing a problem when it is first a discovered. Mr. Gorman stated that he would be more comfortable if this were codified and believes the staff should be equipped with a tool to work with. Dr. Roth added he would like to see something more done. Following further discussion, the Grading Ordinance was again referred to the Planning Commission sometime in May. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session m 3 Eli millISSION RFPORTS (Continued) . � k Park Commission - will meet for a tour of parks on April 16, 1981, at 2:15 P.M. ' Housing Commission_ - Councilman Riordan reported a meeting on Thursday, April 9, 1.981, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to hear Don Newcomb of ' San Bernardino County on a proposed neighborhood re-vitalization program. i Traffic Commission - will. meet April 16, 1981, in Council. Chambers at 2:00 P.M. Public Works Commission - will meet on April 1.3, 1981, in the City Hall z Con:Eerence Room, at 3.30 P.M. to study the budget. Airport_ Advisory Board - will meet Monday, April 13, 1981, at 7:00 A.M. in r Lucky's Coffee Shop. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - Councilman Riordan commended walking Commissioners es and No Wilmot for a lovel Tour Ma y y job on their map for a Walking Tour of Historical Downtown Redlands Buildings. COMMUNICATIONS a� Councilman Riordan reminded all of the meeting tomorrow evening with the Park Grant KR Monies , County and representatives of other cities to further consider division of ' Park Grant monies. Vice Mayor Gorman briefly reported on the lack of progress on the Depart- ment of Transportation Route 30 Project, stating that after 45 days no response has been received to a letter from the director of Sanbag request ! Route 3l ' ' ing a definitive statement of the status. He recommended a strongly worded letter to the Department of Transportation requesting answers to the questions posed. On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a strongly worded letter was authorized to the Department of m Transportation in behalf of the City by AYE votes of a11. present. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1747, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter Ordinance 66 of the Redlands Ordinance Code regulating the use and parking of trailers:, No. 1747 mobilehomes, housecars, commercial coaches, and similar vehicles, and Trailer temporary construction buildings on residential and commercial properties, Parking, Temporary was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules faith 0 Buildings second reading and public hearing set for April 21, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. f ' ' CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council Bowl approved by AYE votes of all present hiring Kenneth R. King, Civil Engineer Project; to draw up the necessary plans and specifications at a cost not to exceed T Plans $7,600 for the Bowl upgrading project to be financed from 1.980 State Bond � Ze Funding. s Council approved an additional appropriation from general funds in the Funds amount of $11,300 to repair the air conditioning system in Safety Hall and 1111, Safety authorized the Finance Director to contract for the repair on motion of Hall Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council jqk approved a change order in the amount of $78,287 for corrective action to be taken to prevent further deterioration of the pillars supporting the Funds arcade in the library. This will include four-inch drainpipe to carry Zee rg water away from the pillars. The City will be responsible for relocation Library; of sprinklers. Work ' Vice Mayor Gorman recommended staff speak with the contractor for a more equitable manner of handling the trim around windows in the remainder of the building. •' { R 4•" F PON, s�3 { W .. CITY MANAGER (Continued) 7 k,ti g"N<tu The Redlands Service Center of the American Red Cross is asking Council approval to hold a truck seafood sale with Trans Alaska the week of April + g 20, 1981, and on a monthly basis in the Citrus Village parking lot for a b�t+ Y 4iftiryy t y Truck fund raising project. Expressing concern because th.e City has an ordinance r� Seafood 2 Sale prohibiting truck sales of food and although this request is f ' .or a good cause, Councilman Roth moved to deny this request. Motion seconded by �!r �s•"z; Councilman Riordan and carried by AYE votes of all present. y On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, claims in the f; jt+ Claims names of Lucille Gibson and Alan H. wester£elt, representative of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, were denied in routine manner and referred to the. e Sf. City's insurance carrier. `# h� y Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee , 4 There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:10 P.M. H i to an adjourned regular meeting on Thursday, April 9, 1981, at 1:30 P.M. 3, ; lls j for the purpose of holding the Civics Day meeting. ,;,,, +ring Next regular. meeting, April 21, 1981. u fat# riot s s 65 2 gip ATTEST:` Mayor of the City of Fied12hids �y dt City Cl j. 10, ,i fr 0-0-0-0_0-0-0-0 : X14 gg i7 }}' 60101, t"N'' �3'rtiy y- "21 miw w 31 9 gi fs$ rskf,7 #{ : lit M1t t" ppq y g FPp{ t IN k�iri ' .rut.$•. 6.,6`..... u '