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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07211981-cc_CCv0001.pdf fog� rte-•v 5 1� to ll, r IEiu � `01 �4xdYi hr N MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the ; 7i Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on July 21, 1981, at i 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. ��� PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor �„� j Y Y S James W. Gorman, Vice Mayors Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember {? p" Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember � Ken Roth, Councilmember ar}t, Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager IVIR Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk N Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts j£ Pat Brown, The Sun3Y r t$ § AB6E. l None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo-� ,- ri s cation by Reverend Ruth Wilkerson of the Church of Religious Science. X 0 h0 �,x Minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1981, were approved with the following correction: Page 2, paragraph 3, Sgt. Bruins' statement regard-ON r ing overtime referred to "dollars expended" for overtime, not actual"hours." Also the statement comparing population was inaccurate, was not made by ,+ tri;^ Sgt. Bruins, and is stricken from the minutes. } s�. sr. PUBLIC F3EARINGS —g Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1751} an ordinance of the City of Redlands which amends the Redlands Ordinance i( iggCode, Chapter 42, Fire Code, and Chapter $4, Uniform Codes, by the addition Y Bill 4ulF Ordinance of certain fire protection requirements. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meet- std No. 1751 ing open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning thisI,r�: Fire Code amendment, None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared tlfi�1 Protection closed, and Ordinance No. 1751 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of Requirements ] the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by I'VE, Councilman. Riordan, by the following roll call vote: § {?Ake 'ham s AYES; Councilmcmbers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn s>' NOES: None "r? ABSENT: None ur�4ti �x WN �'>Sr �urr4i 59 m - - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) NO Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1752, PIV an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 84 of the Redlands Ordinance Code and Ordinance No. 1729, relating to the fire resistance Ordinance characteristics of roof coverings. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting No. 1752 open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this amend- Roof ment to the Code. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared Coverings closed, and Ordinance No. 1752 was adopted with waiver of the reading of the Hordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, by the following roll call vote: CA AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Martinez, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn Ili NOES: None ABSENT: None WK Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 17531 an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Ordinance No. 1000 Text Amend- IFF ment No. 154 which will establish minimum side and rear setbacks for acres- i IME Ordinance sory buildings in the residential zones. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meet No. 1753 ing open as apublic hearing for any questions or comments concerning this Accessory amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public VE Buildings hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1753 was adopted, with waiver FI of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call vote: YES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Martinez, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ! ABSENT: None t Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1754,! an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code and providing for minimum fill grading, treatment of hillside grading, per- : Ordinance mit boundary grading, and driveway gradients. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the No. 1754 meetinga as a en p public hearing for any questions or comments concerning Grading this amendment to the Code. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1754 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded " by Councilman Roth, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Martinez, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None 141 N Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1758, X an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code, Ordinance Chapter 84, Uniform Codes, by revision of Article 848, Moving of Buildings. No. 1758 Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any ques- ;of tions or comments concerning this amendment to the Code. None being forth- Moving Buildings coming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1758 was adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll r.a call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Martinez, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn x NOES: None ABSENT: None ' ORAL PItTITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Rose Ramos of 832 Renee reported a street-water problem at the Clock- Judson intersection. City Manager Christiansen explained that funds were budgeted for repairs. Lenore Jimenez of 701 Baldwin complained about the curbs and gutters from i Webster to Orange Street. AR 54 IF eNA ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR_ (Continued) Y John Habant of the International Association of Fire Fighters reviewed the ' items listed in the Fire Fighters Association's ad of July 20, 1981, in the Fire Negotiations Redlands Daily Facts for the Council, outlined the requests and presented A petitions of support carrying approximately 1,436 signatures. ' COMMISSiION REPORTS "`a Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a j regular meeting thereof held on July 21, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. Present': Councilmen Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; Planning Director Schindler, Deputy Clerk Poyzer 1 1. Minor Subdivision No. 101 - Thomas Miller and Son That the request for approval of Minor Subdivision No. 101, for the sub- division of 5.26 acres of land into four lots, located of Fairway Drive approximately 400 feet west of Palo Verde Drive, R-E Zone, be approved sub- ject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning F ( Commission minutes dated July 14, 1981, and amending Planning and Community Development Recommendation No. 9 to read: Further division of Lots 1 and 4 to have the following wording noted on the final map: "This subdivision is under the provisions of Ordinance Nos. 1680, 1717, and 1742, as amended, City of Redlands, as such, no building permits shall be issued until a Rosi­_;, dential Development Allocation application has been submitted and the "allo- cation approved by the City Council. Parcels No. 2 and 3 are excluded. .I t Thomas Miller, Sr. made a plea to Council to allow him three permits per year as the project is complete and accepted by the City of Redlands; is a "passed-over" area that once was approved for a building site; would reduce drainage; and is fully developed with off-site improvements. It was noted that Mr. Miller had applied for an allocation under Proposition "R" but i did not qualify. Councilman Riordan suggested some consideration might be given to passed- lZi ' over areas such as this. She also stated she was meeting with the schools on Monday to discuss the change in school points from last year. Council agreed the point system needed further study and asked staff to note the problem areas that have shown up during the current allocation process. Following this discussion, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by � . Councilman Gorman, Minor Subdivision No. 101 was unanimously approved as a recommended by the Planning Commission. 2. Conditional UsePermit No. 348 - Bank of Redlands That the application for a conditional use permit for a branch bank with drive-thru teller facilities to be constructed on property located at the northeast corner of Brookside Avenue and San Mateo Street, C-2 Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 14, 1981, and noting the encroach- ment of the drive-thru canopy whereas a variance might have to be applied ` for in the future; adding No. 16 to Planning and Community Development recom- mendations to read: Parking area south of Market Basket to be fully land- scaped also; and adding No. 17 to Planning and Community Development recom- mendations to read: a 21 foot planter along the east side of the building to be installed and maintained. Following discussion with Bob Wagner con- cerning the general appearance of the property, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Riordan, " seconded by Councilman Martinez. Councilman Roth expressed his concerns regarding allowing construction of new drive-thru facilities. � 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 349 - William S. Young That the application for a conditional use permit for the conversion of an 4 existing service station into a self-service gasoline station and a mini- market operation for property located at 105 West Redlands Boulevard, C-M wz MZone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as con- tained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 14, 1981, and the study map; ' �. and revising No. 12 of Planning and Community Development recommendations to ew read: Placement of sign to be worked out with staff. In response to Mr. Young's request for relief on requirements for sidewalks,; ' three street lights, and a trash area, Council advised him to apply for an Improvement Agreement through the Advisory Committee. On motion of Council-. man Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved with an extension to August 1, m 1982, to complete landscaping in conjunction with the future development next. r7nor_ KE" PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) 4. Minor Subdivision No. 109 - Tri-City Center, Ltd. - Tentative and Final Approval z That the request for the subdivision of approximately 6.77 acres of land ot RIO into three lots for property located on the north side of Colton Avenue between Alabama and Tennessee Streets, C-M Zone, be approved as revised by the Planning and Community Development Department and subject to the recom- mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 14, 1981. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council man Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously ' approved, and all requirements having been complied with, final approval 5 was unanimously granted, conditional upon completion of the final clearance form on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan. OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION i 1. Commission Review and Approval No. 433 - Raymond C. Mills - Time ExtensionIF s On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a time extension of one year to August 12, 1982, was unanimously given for Commis- sion Review and Approval Na. 433. 2. Acceptance of Parcel Map No. 6633 - John Moore On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, acceptance iU, of Parcel Map No. 6633 which completes the conditions of approval for Com- mission Review and Approval No. 431 for a commercial/office complex located on the southeast corner of First and State Streets, C-3 Zone, was unanimously" approved by Council. 3. Zone Change No. 231 - Syrus Rayhan - Denial without Prejudice i A change of zone from A-1 District to C-M District for property located on the northeast corner of California Street and Lugonia Avenue was unanimously denied without prejudice on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman. 4. Commission Review and Approval No. 434 - Redlands Business Properties, Ltd.- Denial without Prejudice Commission Review and Approval No. 434 for property located on the northeast, .'. corner of Mountain View and I-10 Freeway was unanimously denied without prejudice on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth. 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 327 - Gaugh Plumbing - Time Extension On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, a time exten- sion of 90 days to October 19, 1981, was unanimously given for Conditional Use Permit No. 327. There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session Housing Commission - will meet at 8:00 P.M., July 30, in the Council Chambe4 Airport Advisory Board - meeting will be called Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - will present a Victorian house for t e Register. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council Leukemia unanimously granted permission to the Tri-County Chapter of the Leukemia j Society Society of America, Inc, to conduct its education-fund raising campaign in Redlands from September 15 through October 15, 1981. i Attorney Richard Kreisler spoke briefly. He complained that it was upset- ' ' ting to not be informed until 6:30 P.M. this evening that the City will meet , with the Police representatives. He commented on former City Manager Mitchell's letter in today's Daily Facts and answered several of the points made, lie reminded Council that the City Council, including one current i member, had voted for the Police retirement program which Mr. Mitchell refers* to in his letter. tA i APPLICA(I'IONS AND PETITIONS (Continued) Speaking in favor of granting the Police requests were: John H. Butler, 1031 Fletcher; Lenore Jimenez and Gary Jimenez, 701 Baldwin Court; Martha Burkey, 391 Los Robles Crest; Anita Demery, 1335 Arlene Street; one woman � who did not give her name; Marge Emrick, President of the Redlands Teachers Association; John Mahoney, 690 East Palm Avenue; Walter Garrett, 626 North Dearborn; Dr. Charles Porter, 700 Alvarado; Bob Lamb, 136 Chisolm Trail; Dr.` A. L. Tinnen, 522 Chestnut; and Al Bruins, 1325 La Arriba Drive. Following this Mayor DeMirjyn stated again that the Councilmembers all believe that Redlands has a fine Police force. Sgt. Bruins stated that two weeks ago he came to Council happy to meet, Police eager to settle the impasse, and wanting a resolution of the problem. Now r: Request` Executive he has an Association meeting tomorrow (Wednesday afternoon) there is a ' Session' serious situation with his constituents and he hopes they can meet with you anytime. He added, "if you have any questions, I would like to meet with you in executive session." Dr. Rath thanked all in the audience for coming and speaking their minds. The Redlands Jr. All American Football was unanimously granted permission Redlands to sell concessions at Community Field during their football season and Jr. A -Ame icon waiver of a business license for all monies collected help defray expenses ll 01 Football for the football program on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Council- man Martinez. r UNFINISI3ED BUSINESS m Mrs. Rachel Riddick of Lugonia Fountains Mobile Home Association reported that no progress has been made in regard to the August 1 rent increase. She; described the contents of a letter from the owners which was received by tenants with copies to Councilmembers. She requested that Council establish', a six-month rent moratorium and a Rent Review Board, as Council assistance V-4 is needed to negotiate rents. Other problems will be negotiated by the tenants. Mr. Orville Zappe implored Council to take action for a six-month rent mora torium and establishment of a strong Rent Review Board. He believes the letter indicates the owner's mind is made up. Judith Pelka made the same Fs � request. Mr. Langdon Buchl spoke for the Orange Grove Mobile Estates stating that they also request a six-month moratorium on rent increases and a Rent Review? Board. i Mobile Home Mr. Carl Billings, owner of Orange Grove Estates, said he was ready to Rent negotiate and that he felt a moratorium would not be necessary. He was Moratorium _ wholly against it. .Y Council discussed the matter as presented here, and the results of Mayor X DeMirjyn and Mrs. Riordan's meeting with the Lugonia Fountain owners and their attorney. Mrs. Riordan stressed that negotiation is a reasonable way to proceed. Both Dr. Roth and Mr. Gorman spoke for a Rent Review Board with ; time and expertise to seek solutions. IP a Attorney Scott Reynolds, representing Lugonia Fountains' Association, said the suggestion that rent is negotiable was included in the owner's letter y at his insistence. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) OW Councilman Roth moved that Council establish a moratorium on mobile home Mobile rent increases in the City for a three months - 90 days beginning August 1 Rent1981, to be extended if necessary. The purpose of the moratorium is to Ag :Moratorium establish a Rent Review Board. Meanwhile, tenants can negotiate to solve A problems if possible. Following lengthy discussion, the motion was seconded W by Councilman Gorman and carried by the following vote: : AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: Councilmember Riordan r ABSENT: None Ordinance Ordinance No. 1767, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a No. 1767 Rent Review Board and effecting a space rental rollback, was tabled on motto, ryof Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, unanimously. Council discussed the requirements of a Rent Review Board ordinance consid Rent ering payment by both sides to forestall bringing frivolous matters to the Rev Boardw Board. The requirement was stressed that members would need training and skill in order to obtain and review the necessary information. The staff was requested to develop such an ordinance. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 3767, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands No. 3fi67 providing for the assessment of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds which constitute a fire hazard, was unanimously approved by Council on motion Weed of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Councilman Riordan Abatement expressed concern for people living in unkept groves with dry weeds near the home. CITY MANAGER Mayor DeMirjyn announced the Council's decision to retain the firm of Best, Best and Krieger to represent the City in legal matters, stating: "we arro e Appointhent confident Best, Best and Krieger will fill the void left by the resignation of Attorney Ed Taylor. Vice Mayor Gorman, as Council representative on the Sign Code Study Committee " thanked the members for their time energy, diligence, insight, and thought— fulness, hought fulness, and requested letters of appreciation be sent to each. He also thanked Mrs. Riordan who served as his alternate.He referred to the Sign � Sign Co�e Code packets each Councilmember had received, explaining that it contained Committee a final draft of proposed sign code changes as recommended by the study Recomsnenda- C f tions committee with a resume by Planning and Community Development Director Schindler, and a collection of Sign Code modifications proposed by Director of Building and Safety Director Dale. Mr. Gorman summarized the changes and! recommended that the proposal of Mr. Dale be adopted as submitted. § After brief consideration, the Council concurred that they would need more time to study this matter. j Mr. Larry Wormser addressed Council for the Board of Directors of the Business Improvement District, and as a property owner and owner of a busi- ness in downtown Redlands. He brought two recommendations: (l) a request � for enforcement of the current (1970) Sign Code; and (2) a recommendation that the formula for determining area not be changed in the C-2 Zone. Council discussed particular signs in the City informally. Mr. Ray Heemstra� i sign painter, stated that the City is becoming too strict. 64 CITY MANAGER (Continued) Vice Mayor Gorman then pointed to special areas he hoped the Council would ' consider: (see clarification in minutes of 8/4/81, page 65) ' The insertion of a provision to set the period M. } of time in which to amortize the value of a sign from the time of adoption of the Code to the time of installation of the sign. Sign Code Pole signs - restricting all but freeway oriented businesses. Could be higher than 40 feet, if demonstrated to be necessary. s MY Recommend that Code designate the freeway oriented N areas where these signs would be permitted. A Declaration of Dedication from Stephen and Charles W. Reeder and from Declaration of Barbara J. and David B. Van Deerlin for street purposes in accordance withot Dedication requirements of Conditional Use Permit No. 276 was unanimously accepted on tg motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. r Declaration A Declaration of Dedication from Lawrence A. Luebbe for street purposes in of accordance with requirements of House Moving Permit No. 78 was unanimously Dedication accepted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. An additional appropriation in the amount of $6,000 to hire a part time Funds individual to arrange furniture for various programs and to perform routine Joslyn V_ Center ! maintenance at the Joslyn Senior Center was unanimously approved. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council unanimously requested the City to provide legal representation for individ- Legal uals named in the lawsuit filed by C-Y Development Company. ARepresen- tation Such legal representation was granted subject to the right of the City to bring a separate action for the amount of any judgement, settlement, or compromise paid on behalf of an employee or Councilmember because of the employee's or Councilmember's unauthorized conduct or willful failure or refusal to cooperate in good faith in the conduct of his defense. i Council unanimously approved two Option "B" Water Contracts from the City to (1) Jesse J. Umali and Belle P. Umali with Otillia M. Van Leuven as pledgees and (2) Jesse J. Umali and Belle P. Umali, one-half interest, and Eli.sea } Bautista and Esther Bautista, one-half interest, with Opal A. Van Leuven as Pledgee, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman. 02 '- CITY ATTORNEY i Resolution Resolution No. 3768, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands No. 3768 to acquire the Mentone Domestic Water Company, was unanimously approved on Water CO. motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Martinez. of ' Mayor DeMirjyn expressed his thanks to Bruce Atkins for serving the City i Attorney's place since December 6, 1977. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 10:05 P.M.i to an executive session. Next regular meeting, August 4, 1981. x r ....__ Mayor of,the City,,,o£ 'Redl,a,lids