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Home My WebLink About11171981-cc_CCv0001.pdf Uni R^~' bt _.. . _ . MINUTES` of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the _+ Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 17, 1981, . at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. PRESENTCharles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor ,f James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor , Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember e Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember Ken Roth, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Managers; Michael Riddell, Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Brown, The Sun ABSENT '= None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the invo- cation by Councilman Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. r Minutes of the special meeting of October 29, 1981, were approved with paragraph three replaced by the following statement: "City Manager Christiansen reported on certain data ' he compiled regarding vacancy factors and rent increases in the three mobile home parks in the City =a y of Redlands, There is approximately a one percent vacancy factor among the three parks. With respect to one of the mobile home parks, rents had virtually � doubled over the past four years." Y v � Minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1981, were approved with Niltwo revisions as follows: The deletion from the Park Commission report on page two. a "which are raising the sidewalks and creating_ a ' safety hazard." NU Page three, paragraph four, to read as follows: "Dr. Roth brought to Council attention what in his C opinion was the dangerous conditions existing at i the intersections of Mariposa Drive with Garden Street, and Mariposa Drive with Sarrita Drive, He stated that serious accidents have occurred here due to high speed on these streets despite speed limits." a PUBLIC $TEARING QA { Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1774.., an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Specific Plan No, 27 for ' Ordinance development for a portion of the east side of Citrus Avenue, south of No. 174 State Street and 300 feet west of Kendall Street. Mayor DeMirjyn declared Specific the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concern Plan ing this Specific Plan of Development. None being forthcoming, the public No, 27 hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1774 was adopted, with v waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call vote: + AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None Mipsj a i k 1Y m 1 t 's} 109 }' hs (}} ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR 7 Mobile Home Rent Negotiations Report Mr. Lang Buchl, chairman of the Orange Grove Renters Association, spoke �� • "s"� �,r: briefly of a planned meeting with the owner and his attorney in the City Manager's office which was cancelled by Mr. Billings at the last minute. His attempts to contact Mr. Billings since then were unsuccessful. He ,, =1( added that the consensus of opinion among his group is an offer of a three year lease based on a 7 percent rent increase in the first year; 6 percent { the second year, and 5 percent the following year. r� City Manager Christiansen reported that earlier this month he met with the �. residents of Lugonia Fountains and the owners; no agreement was reached 'A �:y�' and no contract resulted. Secondly he confirmed the cancellation of they}r meeting by Mr. Billings as reported by Mr. Buchl. Mr. Christiansen added ' that this afternoon, Attorney Coldren, Mr. Billingsattorney, told him 1 k 4} by phone that Mr. Billings "is going to make an offer of 9-1/2 percent compounded annually on a three year lease, and indicated that he would ��. ' like to have your association vote on that_" , ? ((tMobile : 1 Home (j Rent Mr. Orville Zappe, chairman of the negotiating committee for the Lugonia Negotiations Report Fountains Homeowner's Association, reviewed the meetings held; stated that there was a meeting of the Homeowners to either ratify or be critical. of the decision whichwas made the last time the Homeowners met with the Park F�tl; owners; that they delayed hoping for a final offer from the owners. He }£ stated: "They made an offer, we made a counter offer, and an hour later "s then advised us that they were unable to come up with any other decision." "We took this back to our Homeowners and delayed again hoping they would come back. We set a meetingon another night and 55 percent o£ the owners ytit, ratified the actions we took." ' � � �. Mayor DeMirjyn acknowledged the reports and stated that Council had reciev �f ( s� from the Merle's a listing of rentals charged in nearby mobile home parks.} V\,' In the Council discussion which followed the expiration of the moratorium was noted; the notification of a rent increase received by the 'Lugonia Fountain owners in June which would have gone into effect on August 1 if the moratorium had not been adopted; the Council's intention to take appropriate action prior to December 1 in the event that no settlement is reached; and the fact that no action can be taken at this time due to the M Q� completed CEQA environmental review presently in process and which will be N on November 24. The Council agreed to hold an adjourned regular meeting � on November 30, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council. at a �I M"M regular meeting thereof held on November 17, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. ri Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; Attorney i its Riddell; Planning and Commuity Director Schindler; Deputy Clerk Poyzer ,} 1, Conditional Use Permit No. 354 - Aladdins's Castle, Inc. Citi{° The City Attorney requested this item be held over until the next meeting. f; 110 � y _ Y� 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 352 - Paul Hsu/ADR Corporation ), 1 That the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 352 for a proposed 46 1 unit townhouse condominium project on property located on the northeast corner of Edwards Street and Cornell Avenue, R-2 Zone, be approved subject] the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commis- to 5� sion minutes dated November 10, 1981, and the appropriate sections of M ordinance No. 1000 and adding Planning and Community Development Require- meats No. 17: That the two open parking spaces adjacent to Edwards Street t be relocated to within the project behind the setback lines; No. 18: That a three foot high wall or earth berm be provided at the northerly terminus � t of the north-south private street within the project; and No. 19: The recreation building design and color be approved at staff level before ( �} issuing a permit. Y1 i Councilman Riordan questioned sound insulating requirements particularly �{ in condominiums. Mr. Schindler assured her new construction and condominium X151 conversions have these requirements now although they were riot in effects five years ago. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman ;1} Gorman, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved by Council. 3. Commission Review and Approval for Revised Conditional Use Permit No. 266 W. J. E. Corporation s;; That Commission Review and Approval for Revised Conditional Use Permit No. I `.1 ' 266, a request to consider a revised planned residential development for i 44 units on property located on the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Dearborn Street, R-S Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated November )sf 10, 1981. Council briefly discussed unsightly air conditioning units, Mr.I P Engevik assured Council there were plenty of places in this project to ., hide the units. On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilmani {+; Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. I lr r OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 335 and Tentative Tract No. 11779 - Brookside Ltd. - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 16, 1980, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart i ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 335 and Tenta tive Tract No. 11779. on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Council-I err d, man Riordan, this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. �3 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 353 - Emmerson and Bartlett Mortuary Final Approval FAll requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 20, 1981, ,` having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- rYC ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 353. On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommenda- tion of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. y 3. Abatement of Public Nuiances ��'� Mayor DeMirjyn brought Council attention to the unsightly burned out pack- � rr ' ing house on Sixth Street and stated it was incumbent on Council to requre cleaning of this parcel. He felt the basement should be filled in and the ground leveled. Council pointed out other problems such as the burned areal {� along the freeway near Tennessee Street, the burned tank yard, an old V NI lumber yard, and lack of general maintenance and care by the State of t of freeway ramps. Mrs. Riordan suggested a letter be directed to the State asking that time be alloted for general clean up and irrigation along the V; freeway ramps. Public Works Director Donnelley stated the City must pro- vide water for any freeway landscaping. Councilman Roth asked what the ' water would cost. Staff was requested to report back to Council regarding -.' these concerns. u 4. 1 Low-Cost Housing �( Mayor DeMirjyn reported the developers of a 200 unit low-cost housing ' condominium near the Lockheed property wished to know if Council would reconsider a staff investigation of this project if they would guarantee SNA it for five years with 11-1/2 percent money available. Council concurred 5, that the project would have to be policed and the City does not have staff i$ to handle it. " {S, r lit 1 'a 4 { OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) ��;�� 5. Phase II - 1981 Residential Development Allocations �3 i Council concurred to award Phase II of the 1981 Residential Development Allocations at its regular meeting on December .15, 1981. , 6. Redlands Community Hospital Expansion ��{ill(; ll,s +i Dr. Roth stated that although there was no financial conflict of interest ton his part, he would remain neutral on the application for expansion submitted by Redlands Community Hospital and world abstain when it is �sttz, before Council. Mrs. Riordan said she had referred this question concern- ing her position to the City Attorney for his opinion. S� There being no further business, Council adjourned to a closed session to 6g, , discuss possible litigation and personnel matters. ��} Park Commission - will meet Thursday, November 19, 1981, at 2:15 P.M. Public Works Commission - Met November 9 to review specifications of {i street light conversions. No further meetings in November. �usf Airport Advisory Board - will meet December 7, 1981, at 7:00 A.M. at Luc 5. s Co ee Shop to consider possible sale of airport assests. (s� Registration Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - On motion of Councilman r� of Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council unanimously approved the Stephenson application for registration of the Stephenson Building at 14 North Fifth '} Building Street an the Redlands Historic and Scenic Property Register. WV � Z APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS 0' The request of the Kimberly School PTA for permission to hold a swap meet . ;f Kimberly School on the grounds of Kimberly School on November 21, 1981, was approved on (1 Swap Meet motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, in accordance t� ue with Section 2122 of the Redlands Ordinance Code. COIMIUNI'CATIONS Vice Mayor Gorman referred to a memorandum from the City Clerk asking �� Council's position on the possible delay of the April 13, 1982, Municipal '5"'1 Election until November 2, 1982, as is permitted under recently passed }t S.B. 230. Councilman Gorman then moved to do this "in the interest of economy." Dr. Roth seconded. City Clerk Moseley explained that informs- �iA, 7: tion recently obtained from County Registrar Clinton rejected the prohabill ::fit ity of saving money due to the large number of voting precincts needed for 01 a i; a November General Election. She also stated that all filings and services ,i historically provided in the city, would be provided in the Registrar's Office in San Bernardino. This would in effect remove the election from E 1982 the City. Councilman Gorman and Dr. Roth then withdrew the motion. Municipal Election 3 �st� Following a brief consideration of the Clerk's recommendation that Redlands join in accepting County Registrar Clinton's offer to count computerZ ballots on election night for the City and a statement of support by Coun- cilman Riordan, on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Y� 1; Roth, Council unanimously approved use of computer ballots and the computer )� service offered by the County Registrar of Voters. �A �itr{ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mariposa Councilman Roth spoke again of his concerns expressed at the last meeting Drive and 1 V, regarding the Mariposa Drive/Garden Street intersection. lie droved to � % Garden ' s$ authorize staff to proceeed to implement the design to change the overall �j. Street configuration which has been developed after lengthy study. This motion ` Intersection r was seconded by Councilman Riordan and unanimously adopted, � 0 112 ;j Resolution Resolution No. 3800, a resolution of the City Council establishing a t No. 3800 salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees which implements iia the salary increases approved previously by the Council for all city Salary employees, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded t'h by Councilman Riordan. ��syV'1 Resolution No. 3801, a resolution of the City Council declaring the ; �3s liifJ� Resolutii.on s� No. 3801 intention to vacate a portion of a certain alley and setting the public A�` Intent to hearing on this alley vacation for December 1, 1981, at 7;00 P.M. was Sk Vacate Alley unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman. CITY MANAGER �x J � On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Coucilman Riordan, the Holiday's , calendar of employee holidays for 1982 was unanimously adopted. Bid Call The City Clerk was unanimously authorized to advertise for bids for a two �� i� Weed year contract commencing Januar 1, 1982, for weed abatement and waste I '14 Abatement y g y � Contract removal. under the direction of the Fire Department on motion of CouncilmanI 5 Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. (}i a Bid Call The City Clerk was unanimously authorized to advertise for bids for slurry '; Slurry sealing various streets within the City and the Redlands Plaza Parking q+ra Sealinr Lot on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. �iX\ �p On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council Agreement I +1si iy'` Nv unanimously authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement San Timoteo with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in order for San Bernar- pUf Canyon Road dino Count to install a 12-inch water main in San Timoteo Canyon Road +' 11� Water Main y i �1 for their new solid waste disposal site. The County will pay all fees ��' ,r and charges to the railroad company. �s The Mayor was unanimously authorized to sign on behalf of the City Amendment 1 Airport` ",- Lease No. 1 to the Airport Master Lease Agreement with Redlands Aviation Corpor- i Amendment ation regarding the use of Lease Parcel No. 2 at Redlands Municipal Airport} j4 on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez. �. 7 �u A grant deed from Redlands Heights Water Company for a well site located Grant Deed easterly of Ford Street and southerly of South Avenue was unanimously Redlands accepted by the Council on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by s Heights' Councilman Martinez. The Redlands Heights Well Site, including all pump- ; Well Site ;t w in9 equipment, have been conveyed by Redlands Heights Water Company in � �§_ accordance with the agreement approved July 7, 1981. i on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, claims in the names of Richard L. Neal and Fidel Pacheco and an amended claim of 1� Claims Wilbur Boystun and Sandy Corley were unanimously denied and referred to �jI" Ii the City's insurance carrier. ($t<< Bills and salaries were ordered aid as approved b the Finance Committee. : P pP Y � �1� itiyhf�y all��G There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, to an � �,,;�: ^ adjourned regular meeting to be held on November 30, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to address mobile home rent problems. 7�7��,{,v aka il`�;%,i y�rii 1sr �`"AZ z t 113 t�tr 1, CITY MANAGER (Continued) i'1 t p At 7:45 Council adjourned to a closed session. Next regular meeting, December 1, 1981. t,?, rl.t " tt y Mayor /ofATTEST: the„ atyi-d� X nds;'i � i { i` City r^ } 4t' 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 l., t y,�zY I;•'i{i )„"4 tr s„ r is„st t t'r} S f I '"r i