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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07071981-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on July 7, 1981, at r 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. PRE6ENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor m" James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Ken Roth, Councilmember H. L. Archbold, Assistant City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts ' Pat Brown, The Sun ABSENTNone f ca The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo- cation by Reverend Vernon Hoffs of the Bethany Reformed Church. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1981, were approved as submitted , k Attorney Richard Kreisler, representing the Redlands Police Association addressed Council concerning the dispute between Council and the Police Association in regard to the five percent salary increase set by Council as a ceiling for all employees in recent wage negotiations. Mr. Kreisler stated.16 that in nineteen city negotiations he has recently conducted, the lowest wage increase was seven percent which was in a very poor city. He called r" five percent absurd. He then gave statistics on the present City budget pointing to income funds ` he stated were underestimated; he added that sales tax income is up and K property tax is approaching the amount available prior to adoption of Prop- osition 13. He accused Council of spending more time considering painting, y. the library and on whether or not to take down street signs than on consid- ering the police budget. Police Association her.police do have a Mr. Kreisler remarked that hi � Presenia- p g priority than other tion employees; that when any problem arises, the police are called; they are r*• fought, beaten and bitten. He questioned the legality of the Memorandum of Understanding between Council and the miscellaneous employees in which miscellaneous employees will receive any additional pay or benefits that safety employees are given. He pointed out that the police handled 61 percent more cases than in 1979 and yet worked 4-1/2 percent less overtime. He stressed that while miscel- laneous employees receive time and a half for overtime, the police earn straight time, and are required to work overtime on a continuing basis. `. Mr. Kreisler concluded saying that his clients will not strike no matter what happens, that they are not going to endanger the people they protect, they have worked too hard. He restated his opinion that it is not lawful { to provide all employees the same reimbursement. ' Sgt. Barry Bruins followed Attorney Kreisler on the podium. He statedthat the police have been treated unfairly in the City Manager's office during negotiations and have no recourse. He added that Redlands has a profes- sional police department which gives quality service and they believe the E Police Association money is available to treat the employees fairly. He stated that equal a Presenfa- overtime pay is most serious; that last year seventy-nine thousand overtime tion hours were worked and this year these will be one hundred twenty thousand; i o 54 that when there were 37,000 citizens in Redlands, the police force was 65, the population is now 45,600 and the size of the force is the same. He added the police are not responsible for growth, they are responsible for ksafety, and they are asking to be treated fairly. (See minutes of 7-21-81 for correction) m i Mr. Bruins was followed by Dr. A. L. Tinnen, 522 Chestnut Avenue; John Butler, 1031 Fletcher; Sharyn Simmers, manager of the Redlands Mall; Richard Kennedy, 1515 West Fern Avenue, who stressed the amount of overtime required i of the police, occasionally even six hours of overtime following an eight £ hour shift; and Bill McCallum, 1321 West Olive Avenue, who detailed the s ' r assi-stance and support he received from the police in staging the Fourth of July activity in the parade, at the park, and at the stadium. .; Police Association Also speaking were Thomas O'Donnell, former City Teasurer; Lenore Jimenez : Presenta- of 701 Baldwin Street who expressed gratitude for children's safety in tion Redlands; Flora Sylva, a newcomer; Reverend Desmond Ditchfield, Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Church; Carolyn Wells; Dr. Miles Bader, who expressed63 £ dissatisfaction with police negotiations with Mr. Christiansen, and James Celano, 1417 Pleasant View Drive, who referred to Attorney General Deukmeyjians's report on the rise of crime in California. Mr. Celano also interrupted his comments to express thanks to City Attorney Taylor for his service to Redlands and wished him well in his new field. ; Sgt. Bruins concluded the presentation by summarizing that Redlands Police ranked 17th out of 450 police agencies in the state of California in terms of training; have strong leadership, have polygraph, Swat team, K-9 teams, 0t INS- all because the men are professional and dedicated. The Mayor thanked all a present for their support of the police. Mayor DeMirjyn asked Lang Buchl to speak for the tenants in Orange Grove Orange Grove Mobile Home Park. Mr. Buchl protested the recent notices of rent increases; Mobile Home received by the coach owners and presented letters to the Council. He Park added that services are declining and there is a low electrical voltage Rental : Problem problem which could be dangerous. 7 Following discussion, Dr. Roth explained to those in the audience that at ` i the next meeting, Council will consider a Mobile Home Ordinance and consider adopting a rent moratorium. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinances Nos. ' 1759, 1760, 1761, 1762, and 1763, ordinances of the City of Redlands amend-' ing the Redlands Ordinance Code, Division 6 - Traffic, dealing with Payment 1 Ordinancesw Nos. 1759 of Traffic Fines, Obedience to Traffic Signs; Prohibited Standing, Stopping' 1760 and Parking; Vehicle Repair; and Duty of Enforcemrnt. Mayor DeMirjyn 1761 2762 declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments 1763 concerning any or all of these amendments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and these ordinances were adopted, with Traffic waiver of the reading of the ordinances in full, on motion of Councilman N Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, by the following roll call vote: u AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None z ABSENT: None ft ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Miller announced to Council that the Hang Kong Children's Choir will Hong Kong sing in the Redlands Bowl on August 14, 1981. She requested permission to Children's �� hang a banner to welcome the children. On motion of Councilman Gorman, Choir '„ seconded by Councilman Roth, she was given permission to hang a banner along one side of Eureka Street by tying it between two palm trees, as long as this meets all requirements for safety. Mr. John Scott brought a complaint concerning the police and was asked to meet with Chief Brickley on Wednesday morning. COMMISSION REPORTS ' Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 7, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. Present!: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; Planning Director Schindler; Deputy Clerk Poyzer 1. R.P.C. No. 547 - Zone Change No. 236 - Redlands Security Company That R.P.C. No. 547, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Zone Change No. 236, a change of zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) District to A-P (Administrative Professional) District for 3.67 acres of property located on the east side of New York Street, approximately 330 feet south of Redlands Boulevard, be approved. Council deferred this item until later in the meeting as the applicant had . 1: indicated to staff he would be present to request withholding second reading rN g5 and public hearing. At the end of the meeting, Council unanimously tabled action on this item to accomodate the applicant who had not appeared on ®� motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan. 911 MV �w 2. R.P.C. No. 548 - Ordinance Text Amendment No. 1_54 - City of Redlands Nse F That R.P.C. No. 548, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Amendment No. 154 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 which will establish minimum side and rear setbacks for accessory buildings in residential zones, be approved. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, R.P.C. No. 548 was approved by AYE votes of all present, and Ordinance No. 1743, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Ordinance No. 1000 Amendt- ment No. 154, was introduced, given first reading of the title, and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for July 21, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.! 3. Minor Subdivision No. 108 - Parkwest Development, Inc. " l That the request for approval of Minor Subdivision No. 108, for the sub- division of 14.7 acres into two parcels for property located on the south- east corner of Ford Street and the I-10 Freeway on-ramp, R-r Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated June 23, 1981. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of the Planning° Rll 8 Commission was approved by AYE votes of all present. 00 OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 50 1. Tentative Tract No. 11535 - C. G. Engineering - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a time extension of one year to August 19, 1982, was unanimously given for Tentative Tract No. 11535. job Councilman Roth entered the Chambers. �- 2. Request for Temporary Trailers - Temple Baptist Church Pastor Reeves of the Temple Baptist Church explained the four phases his church is experiencing. Fund raising for a $2 million building will start �J in the fall but to meet immediate needs, the church is requesting approval for use of temporary mobile units for classroom space on their property. �. Council discussed this with Pastor Reeves and on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, approved this request for a period of one year at which time Council will review the status of the construction of permanent facilities before approving a time extension for use of the temporary mobile units. OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) a " 3. Accessory Buildings - Residential Estate District Planning and Community Development Director Schindler explained to Council I the need for cross referencing requirements of Ordinance Text Amendment No. 154 for the Residential Estate District. On motion of Councilman Gorman, Z s seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council unanimously directed staff to pre-- ' pare the documents necessary. s 4. Tract No. 9828 - Friedman Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 5, 1978, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- _ ment that final approval be given to Tract No. 9828. On motion of Council- man Garman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of the Plan-' ning Department was unanimously approved. rK 5. Annexation No. 58 - Confirmation �t Council adopted Resolution No. 3626 on November 6, 1979, declaring its inten- tion to initiate proceedings for Annexation No. 58. Planning and Community Development Director Schindler explained that some staff work has been done;, that preliminary work has been done by C-G Engineering including a cost benefit study; and that from a planning point annexation of this property would make a nice clean line. Pat Meyer, C-G Engineering, stated he and his client wanted confirmation from Council to proceed; briefly explained development of the property; and stated he realized Council would not be making a commitment at this time. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council • unanimously authorized C-G Engineering to prepare a current cost benefit study and the Planning Department to proceed with pre-zoning action. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session. ' Park Commission - The Park Commission's recommendation for an engineering Park study to be done relative to the installation of restrooms in the Jennie Restroom Davis Park at an estimated cost of $2,100 to be funded from Park Tax Funds Engineering was unanimously approved by Council on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded Study by Councilman Martinez. 21 Zt Housing Commission - will meet Thursday, July 9, 1981, at 8:00 P.M. in I µ Council Chambers Traffic Commission - On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council- ' mari Gorman, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3763, a resolution of - Resolution the City Council establishing traffic regulations as follows: no parking ' No. 3763 zones on Eureka Street, Alabama Street, and Tennessee Street; four-way stop { at the intersection of Church Street and San Bernardino Avenue; left-turn ' Trafficlane on Colton Avenue at entrance to Western Investment Properties Develop- ment (Tri-City Center) ; and removal of the stop sign on Canyon Drive at • Garden Street. The commission will meet at 2:15 P.M. on July 16, 1981, in Council Chambers.: Public works Commission - will meet July 13, 1981, in the Conference Room in City Hall to study the Water Master Plan update. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - will meet Tuesday, July 14, 13$1, at Provident Federal Savings and Loan. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council Messiah, unanimously approved use of Redlands Bowl by Messiah Productions for reher- Productions sal and a concert on August 23 and 24, 1981, subject to the payment of the bowl rental fee of $170.00 plus $10.00 per man hour for the park attendant's' r time; this will amount to approximately $225.00. COMMUNISE. ATIONS Communications will be held for the meeting of July 21. ar NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 3762, a resolution of the City council of the city of Redlands No. 3762 providing crossing protection at the intersection of the Atchison, Topeka ' and Santa Fe Railroad and Lincoln Street, Crossing No. 2U-10.6, was unani- Lincoln Liilroa mously adopted on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Crossing SO . NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 54 Resolution On motionof Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution! No. 3;764 No. 3764, a resolution of the City Council establishing guidelines for the Historic development of portions of Mariposa Drive and Dwight Street, was unanimously, Street adopted. ZIP a. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1751, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the i No. 1751 Redlands Ordinance Code, Chapter 42, Fire Code, and Chapter 84, Uniform Fire Codes, by the addition of certain fire protection requirements, was given Protection first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading Yo Requirements and public hearing set for July 21, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. e Ordinance No. 1752, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 84; Ordinance of the Redlands Ordinance Code and Ordinance No. 1729, relating to the fire No. 1752 resistance characteristics of roof coverings, was given first reading of Roof the title and laid over under the rules with second reading and public hear- Coverings incl set for July 21, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1754, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the No. 1754 Redlands Ordinance Code and providing for minimum fill grading, treatment r of hillside grading, permit boundary grading, and driveway gradients, was b given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second Grading .,_ reading and public hearing set for July 21, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. Ordinance No. 1758, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Red Ordinance lands Ordinance Code, Chapter 84, Uniform Codes, by revision of Article LW No. 1758 848, Moving of Buildings, was given first reading of the title and laid over Moving of under the rules with second reading andpublic hearing set for July 21, Buildings 1981, at 7:00 P.M. Resolution On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Resolution No. 3765 No. 3765, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan which reflects a five percent salary increase r Salary for general employees, effective July 6, 1981, was unanimously approved. Resolution No. 3766, a resolution of the City of Redlands declaring that the Resolution adoption of certain changes and modifications to the State Building Stand No. 3766 ards relating to fire protection as set forth in Ordinance No. 1751 is Sri 6~ Building determined necessary for the preservation of life, limb, property, and publiciAu WC Standards welfare and further that such changes and modifications are justified by Chan es adverse local climatic and geographical conditions, was unanimously adopted M g on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez. WZ CITY MANAGER 3 Animal On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council Shelter unanimously approved a one year agreement with the City of San Bernardino ; Agreement relative to animal shelter fees, and authorized the Mayor to sign. Council unanimously accepted a Grant Deed for property on Grant Street to A Grant be used for additional parking for the Joslyn Senior Center from David M. MMDeed and Diana Hebden on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman &W, Roth. In answer to Mrs. Meryl McDowell's question, Acting City Manager Parking; Archbold explained that when a residence is salvagable, the City accepts bias for removal of building. Redlands On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Agreement , Heights No. 2 between the City and the Redlands Heights Water Company was unanimously Water Co. approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the Agreement City. It Council unanimously approved the 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant CDBG Funds Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Bernardino on motion of Councils Agreeme=nt man Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Redlands' estimated annual rip,' I share of CDBG funds will be $325,000. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council KDonation unanimously approved the donation to the State of Baja California some to Mexico signal equipment that is of no value to the City and has no salvage value. i Mr. Larry Munz of 1313 Clock explained the need for this by the City of Rosarita. Declaration A Declaration of Dedication from CarefreeVillage Homeowners Association for of street purposes in accordance with requirements of Tract No. 9868 was unan a imously accepted on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Dedication Riordan. Drainage A drainage easement from Richard W. and Maxine Coops at 1203 East Highland Easement Avenue was unanimously accepted by Council on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan. i I tis=; sir fizz�,r x CITY MANAGER (Continued) J A claim against the city in the name of Gordon Barents was denied in routine Niw zx , Claim manner and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Ogg, 4 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. z* �x There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:55 P.M. . i+ gn Next regular meeting, July 21, 1981. ' i3 t4 a�of the City of/12ed1az�s., �Fl ATTEST:: h ^P City j , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i'� 10 S% h jai fs=rg �1 4 Z NOT )�_ } 'M a TIN i lim {t�; ct tit J 5i$ yt}V J ZUP 0flS S{ k jpl gg k I;