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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04211981-cc_CCv0001.pdf s X , An tytY0 ;i r ,asZ itNtF l��M1 k N, YS> W' e 'b za �1tti } A, 2,11 M 2,{ f rNO 1 her �Y ,�l f 0j { i MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the i Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 21, 1.981, s h%k at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. i( �qi } G 00NO PRESENT; Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor15 `y; James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor fg+ Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember 4 Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember `'�. Ken Roth, Councilmember4� -;W as Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager A i Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney �f Lorrie Poyzer, Deputy City Clerk Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts a 4; P caS{ Sam Nicholas, The Sun " ABSENT None RIM i; The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by an invo- cation sung by a barbershop quartet with a rendering of God Bless America tai 1 In honor of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber- Proclamation shop Quartet Singing in America's 43rd anniversary, Mayor DeMirjyn proclaim §c the month of April as Barbershop Harmony Month, and ; p p ,r presented a proclama- tion X11 tion to Jerry :Fairchild, Ira Yoder, Lou Beemer, and Tom Hoeptner. t, f� a. �r Mayor DeMirjyn presented Certificates of Appreciation to Planning Commis to na u¢ Certificates si.oners James F. Butler, Johr. F. Runkel, and Max S. Kreston, and thanker' off them for their many years of service, pointing out theirs was a labor o ii Appreciation 3, love, without pay. Council and the audience paid tribute to these gentle- men entle men with standing ovation. rr Minutes of the regular meeting of April. 7, 1981, were approved as submitted F PUBLIC HEARINGS , Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1747 01, ax Ordinance an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code i No. 1747 Chapter 66, regulating the use and parking of trailers, mobilehomes, house Use and; cars, commercial coaches, and similar vehicles, and temporary construction Parking, ofU 11� Trailers buildings on residential and commercial properties. Mayor DeMirjyn declared 1011 20 ZZ 2 2 PUSLICj EARSNGS (Continued) 47 the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concern-. ing this amendment to the Redlands Ordinance Code. Mr. Frank Adams, 735 East Cypress Avenue, expressed his doubts concerning the storage of his trailer. Mr. Adams and his neighbor share access to the 201 rear of their properties and he has an electrical line hooked to his trailer to recharge his battery. Fie questioned if he would be in violation of Ordinance this ordinance. Mr. Robert Dale, Director of Building and Safet No. 1747 g y, assured Mr. Adams this ordinance would be used as a tool to correct and prevent Use and abuses and not to harass any particular homeowners. Council concurred ' Parking of with Mr. Dale's thoughts. k Trailers ._ There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. : Stating he was satisfied with the language in Ordinance No. 1747, Council- k-W , man Martinez moved for adoption, with waiver of the reading of the ordin- ance in full. Councilman Riordan seconded and Ordinance No. 1747 was x adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None a ABSENT: None r Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1748., � an ordinance of the City of Redlands repealing Ordinance No. 1742 which established aoint rating s and set forth '" p g stem y guidelines and procedures under Ordinances Nos. 1680 and 1717. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting : open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this - ordinance. w Stating she basically supported Ordinance No. 1742, Ingrid Mack, 11.1 Sixth Street, questioned Attorney Atkins if it was absolutely legally necessary U. to repeal this ordinance. Mr. Atkins assured Mrs. Mack the merits of. Ordinance No. 1742 were not being considered by the Environmental Review Committee or Council; that this was a legal formality only in order to proceed with the legal action against the City. It was further explained Ordinanjce that applications were being accepted but nothing could be processed. No. 1748 Councilman Gorman read a letter from the State of California Clearinghouse ; Repeal acknowledging receipt of the draft environmental impact report for Ordin- Ordinance : No. 17`42 ance No. 1742 stating, "However, we will not distribute the environmental document to other state agencies for review because this particular type z of action is not considered a 'project' under CEQA and therefore does not require the preparation of an environmental document (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15037 (b) (4) regarding submittal of proposals to a vote of the � community) . Even if the action required preparation of an environmental document, there are no state responsible agencies having jurisdiction by r law, nor is it the type of action which state agencies would comment." Re �• The intent of this letter is being pursued by the City Attorney. Also speaking in support of Ordinance No. 1742 were: Rudy Lozano, 461 Ten_ _ nessee Street; Dennis Renter, owner of property on Wabsh Avenue, H. E. Reynolds of. Reynolds Environmental Group of Newport Beach; and Jessica Wilson, Santa Ana. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed, CR and Ordinance No. 1748, repealing Ordinance No. 1742, was adopted with DR ` waiver of reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Riordan; ,d seconded by Councilman Martinez, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn r NOES: None ABSENT: None r COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on April 21, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMi jyn, Edward F Taylor, City Attorney V 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 343 - Site Only - United Church of Christ ' That the request to consider site approval only for a church facility on 3.55 acres of property located on the northwest corner of Bellevue and Olive Avenues, R-S Zone, be approved. The conceptual plan proposes the conversion of an existing house into a church office and the construction of a combination sanctuary, social hall, Sunday School building as well as an outdoor theater. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council- man Roth, unanimous Council approval was given Conditional Use Permit No. 343 for site only. 2. Sign Approval for CR&R No. 445 - Pacific Federal Savings The Planning Commission unanimously approved Commission Review and Approval No. 445 for sign approval for Pacific Federal Savings located on the south- west corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street, subject to the recom- " mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated April 14, 1981, adding to Planning and Community Development Recom- mendation No. 7: double face main identification sign facing east and west would be permissable in corner cut-off area at least twelve feet back from curb face. Councilman Roth expressed concerns regarding overall height oRo f .; the sign facing Redlands Boulevard and moved that the overall height of the sign be measured at sidewalk level. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman WWI and carried unanimously. It 3. Tentative Tract No. 11782 - M. S. Industrial Complex That the request for approval of Tentative Tract No. 11782, proposed on the W" W northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Kansas Street, I-P Zone, 10 lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined -in � Planning Commission minutes dated April 14, 1981, and revising Engineering Recommendation No. 8-a to read a full 64.00 foot street and No. 9 placing k a period after frontage and deleting the rest of the condition. PQ *p Councilman Roth objected to the street being adjacent to the flood control SEW " channel stating maintenance would be costly to the city and recommended private streets to be maintained by a property owners association. Mr. Mo Behzad of Bek Consulting Engineers stated the only logical way for the streets was along the channel and advised Council his client wanted approval_„. however Council wanted it. Council discussed the advantages of private streets at length. Councilman Roth moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 11782 with the condition the streets be private and maintained by a property owners association, with appropriate CC&R's prepared subject to approval of, the City Attorney, and with appropriate landscaping along the channel. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried unanimously. 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 342 - Mohammed H. Hossain At its April 14, 1981, meeting, the Planning Commission denied C.U.P. No. 342 due to on-site problems. Councilman Riordan stated the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission would be happy to review any new architec- tural plans for the conversion of this property. Council discussed the driveway and parking problem and recommended the applicant contact the adjacent property owner for consideration of a reciprocal driveway. IN 5. Tentative Tract No. 11756 - Juergen and Irmgard Otto _ _ That the request for approval for. Tentative Tract No. 11756, proposed an the north side of Interstate 10 and west of New York Street extended, C-M Zone, 24 lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated April 14, 1981. on motion' of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommendation of E the Planning Commission was given unanimous Council approval. OTHER PiLANNING ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION L Conditional Use Permit No. 340 - Brian Vura-Weis - Final Approval AW All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated February 3, 1981, H, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart ME ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 348. On motion of CounciL;nan Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommen i dation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. NEI E t# a $�ya 24 OTHER PLANNING STEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (Continued) ' 2.� Commission Review and Approval No. 429 - Roy Haskins - Time Extension 50 On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a time i extension of one year to April 22, 1982, was unanimously given for Commis- sion Review and Approval No. 429. 3. Commission Review and Approval No. 403 and Tentative Tract No. 10637 - Charles Holdren and Richard Gaston - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a nine month time extension to February 20, 1982, was unanimously given for Com- mission Review and Approval No. 403 and Tentative Tract No. 10637. I4. Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 41 - Eddis Cooperband Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 42 - Richard L. Nelson Councilman Roth moved to deny Agricultural Preserve Removals Nos. 41 and 421 as the properties are adjacent to contract land and do not meet the criteria for removal set by Resolution No. 3649; Councilman Gorman seconded the motion. Mr. A. C. Nejedly stated one grove is dead and the other is only stumps; athe grove on property to the east has been removed; and the parcel to the west is zoned R-1. If these applications are approved, Mr. Nejedly plans to combine the three parcels and develop an owner-mobilehome park. Council discussed Agricultural Preserve Contracts under the Williamson Act at length and the motion to deny these removals failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth NOES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Following further discussion, Councilman Riordan moved to approve Resolu- tion No. 3745, a resolution of the City Council amending the Agricultural Preserve boundaries by approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 41, and Resolution No. 3746, a resolution of the City Council amending Agricultural v Preserve boundaries by approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 42, witW the provision that if desired by the adjacent landowners a fence along the i common boundaries of contract land and a minimum of 200 feet fronting San Bernardino Avenue be constructed. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez _25 ' and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth ABSENT: None _ S. Resolution No. 3743 - Use of Natural Gas Mr. Les Kovalcik, Southern California Edison Company, and Mr. Ray Sharp, : .„: Pi Southern California Gas Company, are seeking support from City Councils, large customers, and influential people to support federal legislation which will repeal Section 301 of the Power Plan and Industrial Fuel. Use Act', thereby permitting the use of natural gas as a transitional utility power plant fuel until such time as alternate or renewable sources are available for the commercial generation of electric energy. Following an interesting explanation, Resolution No. 3743, a resolution of the City Council support-4 k„ ing legislation removing the restrictions and prohibitions on the use of natural gas in utility power plants for submittal to the California CongresF sional delegation, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. v NON-AGENDA ITEMS ,i Nutrition Site_ 1: City Manager Christiansen has spoken with Don Newcombe, Office of Communit ' Development of San Bernardino County, concerning the City's responsibilitie's for a nutrition site construction with grant funds, and was informed the '' City would be required to sign a maintenance agreement into perpetuity. Councilman Gorman stated Council wants to do all it can for its seniors, but that there are grave concerns that the City will not be able to support a nutrition center in the future. Mr. Lon Halley, Director of a nutrition center in San Bernardino, spoke at .01 length telling of the advantages of a nutrition center; explaining how ' Barstow seniors work to make income for their center; stating maintenance � cost should not be a hurdle, that once a need for a site is found the Office of Aging, County of San Bernardino, and the City would work together; and urged Council to give a voice of confidence and interest in getting this project started. Councilman Roth reiterated the question who would be responsible for the x on-going maintenance if all federal and state funds were withdrawn, and al ___ NON-A_GLNDA ITEMS (Continued) stated he wholeheartly supported the idea in concept if the City would not have to give any form of monetary support now or in the future. Councilman Riordan stated we have to look at our resources and not depend on the gov ernment to take care of everything. She suggested looking into working with the Salvation Army to enlarge their kitchen and use their facilities for a nutrition center. Councilman Martinez concurred, stating we should utilize what resources we already have. Councilman Roth then moved to write Mr. Newcombe and obtain the particulars IVA of a nutrition center as to what it would mean if Council approved the concept in principal but would not enter into a maintenance agreement. Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan and carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Gorman brought the following to Council's attention: 1. Route 30 - Council concurred to re-write the letter authorized on April 7, 1981, to the Department of Transportation regarding the Route 30 Project address it to Director Adriana Gianturco; include Council action; send copies to Governor Brown, Senator Presley, Assemblyman Leonard, Bob Adams, : State of California Division of Project Development Chief, and County people involved; and note said distribution on letter. ` 2. Parking - Council concurred to wait until representatives from the Business Improvement District were present before discussing contents of a letter concerning parking. pl, 3. Lighted Street Signs - Mr. Gorman stated the new lighted street signs at intersections are costly to install, operate, and maintain, and urged Council to adopt a position to not use them. Councilmembers Martinez and Riordan recommended Council take time to research this with staff. Vi 4. Radio and Radio Repair - Mr. Gorman stated he did not feel this expensive piece of equipment should be included in the Public Warks budget next year questioning cost effectiveness and urged support of elimination of this item. I! ZZZZ 5. City-Owned Vehicles - Councilman Gorman does not recommend replacement or additional purchases of vehicles for city use but to provide mileage allow ance for use of personal vehicles. Councilman Martinez requested a list of all city-owned vehicles; City Manager Christiansen will provide this. Mr. Gorman further recommended a study to phase out city-owned vehicles. ' Councilman Martinez suggested a freeze on equipment and vehicle purchases while Council studies these recommendations. r 6. Library Change Order - In response to Councilman Gorman's question, Commun_4 ity Development Director Schindler stated the change order had not been received in writing from the County but unofficially had been approved. 0 7. Signs - Mr. Gorman pointed out a new sign on State Street which he was not !! pleased with and suggested the need for an Advisory Sign keview Committee pCouncil concurred to direct staff to pursue a violation of the Sign Code i ? for a clothing store in Citrus Village and to issue same store a strong statement on the window painting. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session.E Public Works Commission - Councilman Gorman reported budget recommendations ' have been completed by the Commission. A Water Master Plan meeting has � r X been tentatively set for May 11, 1981. Airport Advisory Board - will meet in the future with the consultant who prepared the Airport Master Plan before taking any action. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS i` The Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists was unanimously a Seventh-day granted permission to distribute religious literature door-to-door during Adventists the period June 15 through September 24, 1981. Council reminded the IN evangelists to not leave any literature if no one was home. The Redlands Unified School District was unanimously granted a waiver of Use of ! bowl fees with the stipulation a $10.00 per man hour charge be made for Bowl the park attendant's time for the 1981 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises and practices scheduled in June. OW IN _. _ _ _ _ _ _:. _ : _ ,P_. LN NEW BU�INESS Ordinance No. 1749, an emergency ordinance of the City of Redlands amens'.- � ' Ordinance ing Chapter 57 of the Redlands Ordinance Code setting animal fees by reso- No. 1x49 lution rather than ordinance, was given first reading of the title and Animals laid over under the rules, with second reading and public hearing set for ' May 5, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. i 1 Councilman Riordan moved for adoption of Resolution No. 3742, a resolution; "N I •° of the City Council supporting the Peripheral Canal Referendum, and stated3 Resolution she would share information with Council and the public as she received No. 3742 it. Councilman Martinez seconded the motion. Councilman Gorman stated he I � Peripheral has read the pros and cons on this project extensively but has not made a f Canal decision at this time; consequently, he would abstain from voting on this resolution. Councilman Roth also reported he would abstain from voting until he has more information to study. Resolution No. 3742 was then adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth ABSENT: None E CITY MANAGER ' 1 An additional appropriation in the amount of $56,500 for the Disposal Department to purchase one Crane Carrier 3-axle, low-entry refuse truck Funds was unanimously approved by Council on motion of Councilman Martinez, �? Disposal seconded by Councilman Riordan. Ordering the truck now will result in a Departr4ent savings of approximately $5,600 to the city; funds will come from the 1981 mo=t 82 budget. LAI On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council j Option'"B" Water unanimously approved an Option "B" Water Contract transfer from Sohn T. Contract Freitas and Mary M. Schulte to H. Reese and Betty S. Cockrum. Reso1 bion On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 3747 No. 3747, a resolution of the City Council supporting the formula agreed u . State Park upon on April 20, 1981, for distribution of. the State Park Bond monies, Bond Monies was unanimously approved. Redlands' allocation will be $139,366.000. mm On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, a claim in Claim the name of Alan Nuno was unanimously denied in routine manner and referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. I Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. , There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:10 P.M, : to an executive session. Next regular meeting, May 5, 1981. _ : Mayor;of the,; i1 IVlands i ATTEST Depity:Ci ty k dM s i ? _