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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03161982-cc_CCv0001.pdf " a> SIMIN i -UT FS of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on March 16, 1982, at a 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Stems 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember 3 Ken Roth, Councilmember Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager iE Dallas Holmes, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk e- Glenn Cunliffe, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Brown, The Sun ,s ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the invo- cation by Reverend John C. Inglis of the First Presbyterian Church, Mayor DeMirjyn called Mr. William G. Moore to the podium to receive a Fe Certificate of Appreciation expressing the City's gratitude for his 36 Certificate of years service on the Smiley Library Board. Appreciation A summary of the high points of Mr. Moore's years on the board was read by William G. Moore Mayor DeMirjyn. The many, many improvement projects and innovationssM accomplished during his terms of office, culminating with the HUD grant for the exterior preservation and beautification were lauded. His selfless IN dedication to the library has brought him to be known as "Mr. Library." Mayor DeMirjyn also read a proclamation urging employers in our area to Proclamation give special consideration to the skills and qualifications of men and Employ the women 45 years of age and older during the week of March 14-20 which is Older Worker designated as "Employ The Older Worker Week." Mr. Edward Lawrence was Week present to accept the proclamation. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1982, were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1784 an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes changes of zones from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-1 (Single family Residential.) District'.. and R-S (Suburban Residential) District for approximately 24.6 acres of Ordinance property located on the northwest and northeast corners of Colton Avenue E No. 1784 and Dearborn Street. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public a zone hearing for any questions or comments concerning this change of zone. done Change being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. , No. 241 1784 was given unanimous waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full and '4 adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll. call vote: 1yPS: Councilmember.s Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None a" A s d ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR m Council candidate Martin Hathaway addressed Council with some of his con- corns which included material in a closed file which cannot be studied " a without a subpoena; a wish to review insurance claims of 1977 and 1.578 a breakdown of departmental use of attorney's services; and reference to a , communication from the City Manager. Council thanked Mr. Hathaway. ORAL PETITIONS PROM THE FLOOR (Continued) Mr.. Willis Johnson of Mentone spoke again about the water rate increase and complained that the bill he received on February 15 was at the now ; FO i rate, while it charged for water used in December and January; also that a- since the City purchased the Mentone Water Company, the Mentone water users should have special consideration. The Council agreed to review the billing system. Mr. Archbold explained that water increases had histori- cally been charged on all bills following the effective date of the Mentone adopting resolution, Water Rates A geologist from Mentone also spoke with objections to the 50 percent higher charge for outside-city water service claiming the city was "punishing" the outsiders. In answer to this statement, Public Works Director Donnelly explained that the City of Redlands purchased the Tench system for $275,000 to get the wells; that that price was $700.00 per 3 customer; that those users have had a very low rate for three years; that their rate is now being brought up to equal that being paid by other county users; that the remainder of the water customers have been subsi- dizing the Tench system users. COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on March 16, 1982, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DCMirjyn; Attorney s Holmes; Planning Director Schindler; Deputy Clerk Poyzer 1. Commission Review and Approval No. 167 (Revised)T- Toyota of Redlands NAt its March 9, 1982, meeting the Planning Commission approved Commission Review and Approval No. 167 (Revised) subject to the recommendations of all departments and adding revision to No. 4 of Planning and Community A Development Department: Any rooftop equipment shall be screened from public view on all sides, to include existing and new construction, and addition to Planning and Community Development Requirement. No. 18: land- scaping in 25 gallon tubs be placed along the northerly side of the trailer facing Redlands Boulevard to be used for screening and landscaping( r purposes, and adding Planning and Community Development Requirement No. 19: the temporary trailer to be under a yearly review and approval. R Z x Council discussed the request for use of a temporary mobile sales office with the City Attorney. Councilman Martinez requested staff look into preparing an ordinance for procedures that could be implemented in these instances. He then moved to refer Planning and Community Development a Requirement No. 19 back to the Planning Commission recommending that use of atemporary trailer be granted for one year only. Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan and carried unanimously. 03 ADDENDA ITEi". 2rdinance 1680 Amendments Planning Director Schindler presented the Planning Commission's recommenda- tions regarding changes to ordinance 1680. Councilman Gorman asked 4 Council if they were prepared to discuss this in depth today; Councilman Roth recommended open sessions to discuss these amendments. Council concurred to adjourn this evening's session to Monday, March 22, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for a study session. T OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION l rt Resolution No. 3819 - Aaricultural Preserve Removal No. 50 - Margarita and Al Nuna Councilman Martinez moved to approve Resolution No. 3819, a resolution of the City Council amending the Agricultural Preserve Boundaries and approv— ing Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 50; Councilman Riordan seconded. Councilman Roth expressed concerns regarding the future use of the land. Since the applicant was not present, Councilman Riordan suggested tabling this request and referring it to staff in order to contact, the applicant and find out what the motivating factor is, Council unanimously concurred' to table this request. 7� t` 155 OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) i'ys5i1 2. Resolution No. 3820 - Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 51 - Rossmore + s Investment and K.M.K. Inc. i That the request to remove 82.5 acres of land from the Agricultural \1 t\ �,+ � Preserve Boundaries located on the northeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and j I, Judson Street be approved as subject property meets criteria for removal ` under Resolution No.3549. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by i Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 3820, a resolution of the City Council amending the Agricultural Preserve Boundaries and approving Agricultural � Preserve Removal No. 51, was unanimously approved by the City Council 4r1f, 3. Waiver Request - Conditional Use Permit No. 351 - Arrowhead Christian Academy The Arrowhead Christian Academy is requesting reconsideration of the following conditions: ' 1. Reduce the number of required street lights from eight to two. i ;r ( �J!���' 2_ Water Source Acquisition Fee $9,102.00. Request to make payments on 1 � 1 a proportionate basis. - q! 3. Water Capital Improvement Charge Fee $51,926.00. Request fee be s reduced by half and payments to be phased over the period of develop- ment. 4. Water Frontage Fee $9,765.00. Request this fee be based on one street P �f frontage rather than two street frontages. , 5. Sewer Frontage Fee $14,647.00_ Request this fee be waived. �lJ 6. Upgrading of Downstream Sewer System_ Request to limit participation , r � to 15 percent of cost or $10,000, whichever is less. S,. City Manager Christiansen pointed out that Council has never relaxed the fix; water and sewer requirements in the past. ' Dr. Larry Polland, Board Chairman of the Arrowhead Christian Academy, stated they are struggling with the magnitude of the fees due now creating a significant burden which may delay construction. He said that two other , I',t developers in the area, John Moore and Jim Coffin, have given their verbal ' agreement to share the sewer costs. 1�,.•I Councilman Roth stated he had talked with the school and staff and found I the fees were mind-boggling, but that the City could not change the water alp and sewer requirements. He questioned Public Works Director Donnelly if the City could do the engineering if the three parties could share the £ costs. Mr. Donnelly was receptive to this participation by the City. Councilman Martinez moved to table these requests until all parties involvd'�} could meet and come to a signed agreement, Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan and carried unanimous) !�ls� unanimously. i � 3 Dr. Polland also spoke regarding the street lights stating he felt the ° security lighting on the grounds would provide sufficient illumination along with only two street lights. Council requested Public Works to ^:l study this further to see if an improvement agreement would be possible. , {`S 4. Minor Subdivision No. 88 - Scott and Deloris Hudson - Final Approval �1� All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 19, 1980, hav -f ing been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Minor Subdivision No. 88. On motion of i Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, this recommendation of thePlanning Department was unanimously approved. �i N1. 1982-85 Community Development Block Grant Fund Project� Proposals ty{ I y11 Planning Director Schindler reported that the County Board of Supervisors would be holding a public hearing on March 22, 1982, at 1:30 P.M. to �itl consider request for Community Block Grant funding for the following project proposals., Redlands Nutrition Site $500,000.00 Community Center 354,000.00 1{ Joslyn Senior Center 117,000.00 51�; 1 Phinney Building 160,000.OD �1r rq Mr. Schindler explained the procedure now followed to apply for these°f funds; that the Citizens Participation Advisory Boards were no longer tfF utilized; and that applications are submitted directly to the County Officd of Community Development. He further explained it is not necessary for 'day Council to hold a public hearing but suggested an order of priority be s�ir'1 #<'1 recommended to the Board of Supervisors. liirY Rix i5st�ftt f� OTHER OLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) Councilman Gorman questioned the amount requested for the Community Center stating it was too much to cover the items not funded this past year. Council also discussed the Nutrition Site with the feeling that since ati location has not yet been chosen, the $500,000 requested would probably not be sufficient. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Council- man Roth, Council unanimously directed a Letter to the Board of Superviso r �,'=1 recommending the Community Center be given first priority; the Joslynt, j i�ti f}t!s t ! Senior Center second priority; and noting Council's concerns with the Nutrition Center application. Council also unanimously agreed to name the Phinney Building application as priority three on motion of Councilman` Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan. Stitt+ RE,4 There being no further busniness, Council adjourned to a closed session for the purpose of discussing matters covered under the attorney-client privilege, {f i IU " Parks Commission - In November, 1981, Council approved the purchase of 6.6! Purchase acres of surplus state land on San Bernardino Avenue using $44,000 of grant funds and $25,000 from Park Tax Acquisition Funds; however, $10,000 was 3 0i Park Cyt Land cut from the grant funds. On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this purchase was unanimously revised to use $34,055 of grant funds and $35,500 of Park Tay. Acquisition Funds. Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - On motion of Councilman Historic Martinez, seconded by Councilman-Riordan-, Council unanimously approved ){ttl',�i1 4 Registration registration of property located at 220 Sonora Street, owned by Mrs. I Beulah Babcock, on the Redlands Register of Historic and Scenic Properties( "0% S APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS_ t; On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded b Councilman Gorman, Council i y �P, \ti Cancer unanimously granted permission to the American Cancer Society to hold a S ' Bike-a-thon ;,�_ bike-a--thou on Saturday, March 27, 1982, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M, ys` The Department of Environmental Health Service was unanimously granted permission on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, ( Dump Run ), Y`& to hold the Second Annual San Tim Dump Run at the landfill site on April 18, 1982. 1{ l% f COMMUNICATIONS I 1 Council unanimously proclaimed Job's Daughter Week from April 4 to April Proclamation 10, 1982 on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth. i Council expressed regret that control of Cable T.V. is being removed tt from cities' jurisdiction. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 3813, a resolution of the City Council endorsing the Great Resolution California Resource Rally to be held April 19-25, 1982, to raise Cal.iforni}ns' No. 3813 1 awareness of the State's impending garbage crisis and encourage citizens Resource participation in litter control, recycling and waste reduction activities,) Rally was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan. 4 Mayor DeMirjyn stated he would report at the next meeting on a seminar on I i this problem which he will be attending soon in Tennessee. Appointments On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth, unanimous I Rent approval was given the appointment of Mr. Frank Greenway, Jr. , as a Reviewi, member of the Rent Review Board, and Mr. Jim Norton and Mr. H. R. "Dick" Board i i Zahn as alternates. f ii I ` I "� �M, CITY MANAGER j' On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, an addi- ?� 'Funds �flf Police , tional appropriation in the amount of $3,500 to purchase additional records I� Department ing tapes for the Police Department in accordance with recently enacted s" (,1s M10 government legislation was unanimously approved. � I�f Two outside city water services for two lots on Elder Way, north of Sunset r{ {ir Outside Drive, for Andrew J. Fakas, 520 Elder Way, were unanimously approved on p' �,,, Water itf� motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the Mayorl } tti Quitclaim and City Clerk were unanimously authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed in f�i��� 1 Dead behalf of the City to Gerald J. and Helen M. Helfrich for an easement in f t; Eighth Street. 4 7 Vf �i i The City Clerk was unanimously authorized to advertise for bids for con- Bid on Bid Call struction of a parking lot at the Joslyn Senior Center on motion of Council-''} {s �j Parkin�� �I'Cs Lot man Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman. Estimated cost is $20,700 which will be financed with block grant funds. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded b Councilman Martinez the Cit Bid Call Y y Airport Clerk was unanimously authorized to advertise for bids for the Safety Project Improvement Project under an ADAP grant at the Redlands Municipal Airport.'V% s An Agreement between the California Conservation Corps and the City for {>t Agreement the CCC to clear the Mill Creek Zanja channel from University Street to t Wabash Avenue was unanimously approved. The Mayor was authorized to sign Itj' Zanja the agreement in behalf of the City on motion of Councilman Riordan, '^ Channel seconded by Councilman Roth. All brush and debris will be removed to i{«�� provide an unobstructed flow of storm water and reduce the chance of y(, flooding. tfs SG ftp. CITY ATTORNEY (J; VV (art Attorney Holmes remarked that the case against the City, Redevelopment ( � Agency and Redlands Mall for a fall-down complaint has been referred to � E Brueggman and Smith. He also mentioned the one and one-quarter billion 11,?3�, b dollar per year rate increase being sought by the Southern California Gas 4,1 I(' rq r 'w,, Company. _ Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee {{I (L,4ss i s There being no further business, Council adjourned to a closed session, to ��; be followed by an adjournment to an adjourned regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. on March 22, 1982, in the Council Chambers. {` Next regular meeting, August 6, 1982. 1 h Mayos o t o t Re s � ATTGST:, � its k I I . M