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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05201986-cc_CCv0001.pdf s 0181 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 20, 1986, at 3:00 P.M. rr`S� PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Tim Johnson, Councilmember ��e^ Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember John E, Holmes, City Manager - Dallas Holmes, City Attorney �4` Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Karen Nikos, Redlands Daily Facts John de Leon, The Sun §b ABSENT Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem The meeting was opened by Mayor Beswick, with the pledge of allegiance. A moment ' of silence was observed in memory of J. Edward Harp, a .former employee of the City . and respected civic leader, followed by an invocation by Councilmember DeMirjyn. +v Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1986, were approved as submitted. ;f �y t! Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. a<«�, Redevelopment Director Quaschnick introduced Norman McMenemy, anew employee for his department from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Mr. McMenemy was welcomed by Councilmembers. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Redlands Senior Housing, Inc. - Development Incentive ti„ Mr. Cozen reported that the Casa Loma project will be comprised of 75 units for low- )- income seniors and financed by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plc (HUD). HUD permits a limited number of parking spaces for projects such as this and experience has shown it to be adequate. The Housing Commission reviewed a request 4 for a development incentive to reduce the parking to 28 uncovered places and recommended ) approval subject to the requirement of a minimum of 19 trees to shade the parking spaces for the residents' health benefit. Members of the Council also expressed concern that yrs " this tlmight not be adequate parking. Councilmember Johnson moved to authorize and agreement for development incentives for the Redlands Senior Housing project subject to the landscaping requirement recommended by the Housing Commission with the understanding that the project will work towards the maximum possible parking under HUD requirements. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of all present. i Tentative Tract No. 12678 - Andes Development - Time Extension 1 On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, a one year time extension to May 15, 1987, for Tentative Tract No. 12678 was approved by AYE s ' votes of all present to allow the applicant additional time to complete the conditions of approval. 1'tf) REPORT'S } +;rt< „t Emergency Fire Chief Ray Mills explained why additional personnel was needed to enhance the Medical emergency medical service level for citizens of Redlands. Councilmember Johnson 1, Service moved to adopt, in concept, the hiring of three additional personnel to staff a second ,.9) Staffing Advanced Life Support unit; to authorize the City Manager to meet and confer with the �(ti s��,, Fire Fighters Association to develop a sixteen constant manning policy; and that funding j `. would be derived from the Paramedic assessment. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. a '�f, Council directed that an article be prepared for the League of California Cities' magazine, Western City, regarding our Paramedic program. Chief Mills reported that Fire Station No. 3 will open shortly after June 10. x'' JOINT Pl]BLIC HEARING s 1q,". Coast A joint public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider for the purposes .1;, Plaza of redevelopment as a commercial development the disposition of certain realproperty P P P Project located in the northwest quadrant of the central business district of the City of Redlands { 'A known as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel No. 169-292-12 (Coast Plaza Project). dj (11,") Mayor/Chairman Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions x r or comments regarding this matter. I74;'; 4 t�tc ��s 011-82 Mr. Ken King engineer for Mr. Kavanaugh, expressed dissatisfaction with the negotiations with the Agency citing the purchse price of t:he flood control right of way and the Shoppers Lane infringement, It was noted Mr. Kavanaugh signed theagreement earlier. 'There DF being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. sa. Council/Agency members discussed incentives for early completion of this project. L T. Councilmember Wormser moved for the City Council to approve the Disposition and irs, z" Development Agreement for the Coast Plaza project with a completion incentive as NA follows: Incentive to complete construction by November 15, 1986: $45,000.00; less x, 51,000.00 per day up to November 30, 1986. Motion seconded by Councilmembor Johnson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Mrs. Wormser moved for the Agency to authorize execution of the, proposed Coast Plaza Disposition and Development Agreement with a completion incentive as follows: Incentive to complete construction by November 15, 1986: $45,000.00; less $1,000.00 per day up to November 30, 1986. Motion seconded by Mr. DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of all present. Council recessed at 9:00 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, matters covered by attorney/client privilege, and pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Public Works Director John Donnelly introduced the new Utilities Engineer, Richard Corneille. Mr. Corneille was welcomed by Counciltnembers. Certificate Mayor Renwick presented a Certificate of Recognition to James D. Gillespie, M.D. for of his dedication to his volunteer services to the senior citizens of Joslyn Senior Center, Recognition advising them in their health care, referring them to physicians relative to their health needs, and listening with concern and compassion to their problems. Expressing his appreciation, Dr. Gillespie thanked the Joslyn Senior Center for allowing him to do what he likes to do --helping people. PUBLIC HEARINGS r Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance, No. 19,53, all No. 1953 ordinance adopting Zone Change No. 303, a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) District to C-M (Commercial) District for approximately 1.9 acres of land located at 325 Zone Change Alabama Street, as recommended by the Redlands Planning Commission Resolution No. 689. a No. 303 Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments r concernign this change of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. k Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Zone Change No. 303 and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of ems_ Determination" in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Ordinance No. 1953, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands by adopting an additional land use district map as part of the, official land use zoning map and effecting Zone Change No. 303, was given its first reading of the title, by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember a, Johnson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1953 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for June 3, 1986, on motion of Councilmember De,Mix"jyn seconded by Councilmember Johnson. A ERC Appeal The, Environmental Review Committee received an application in July, 1985 for Tentative Tract No. 18025 for the subdivision of 127.acres into 80 lots for property located between Tentative Sunset Drive and the southerly city limit line, 70 feet east of Kincaid Street, R-A Zone, Tract from Mr. Nick Cousoulis. An Expanded Initial Study was accepted by the Environmental No. 13025 Review Committee on April 21, 1986, and the Committee recommended a Negative Declaration be granted subject to the mitigating measures and further conditions of the: project 1 1, g p 1 by the Planning Commission. r An appeal to this decision was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 28, 1986 by John D. Slaney and Maureen A. Slaney, et at and a hearing was set for this time and place. Earlier in the day a petition signed by 1,036 people was filed in the. Office of the City Clerk demanding that the City require and obtain full and thorough environmental studies before approving any further substantial development of the N hillside areas south of Sunset Drive. A letter was received dated Mao 20, 1986, from Dennis L. Hansberger, Project Consultant, which stated the applicant agreed to the preparation of an environmental impact report for Tentative Tract Na 13025. Mr, Hansborge r was present and noted the public controversy warranted an Environmental impact Report X, and again indicated their willingness to prepare an Environmental Impact Report. isis Mr. Clifford Douglas explained the environmental review process and staged this project has considerable impact, perhaps not individually hot culmulative, and that there was k sufficient reasons to call for an Environmental Impact Report. w 0183 Ufa" Noting he had received sufficient information showing this project would have significant ' effect on the environment, Councilmembar Johnson moved to close the public hearing, ��Jl uphold the appeal, order the preparation of a draft Environmental Impact Report, and was willing to accept the written statements as part of the record which had been prepared s'S1 .=' for presentation at this meeting from the large audience in attendance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. Statements were submitted to the City Clerk from: Sally Beck, A. Leslie Richardson, John D. Slaney, 't M.D., Charles lde, R. Craig Wesson, M.D., and Sierra Club, San Gorgonio Chapter, Councilmember Wormser moved to direct staff to prepare an infrastructure report for , southeast Redlands and directed the City Attorney to draft an urgency ordinance to slow things down in the meantime. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of all present. Council briefly recessed at 7;45 P.M. and reconvened at 7:55 P.M. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Nick Guia, 1211 Serpentine Drive, questioned the article in the Redlands Daily Facts i on Tuesday, May 1.3, 1986 regarding distribution of Community Block Grant. Funds for � the Senior Nutrition Center. Councilmember Johnson explained how the County calculations were made. Community Services Administrator Rodriguez reported that nearly $600,000.00 was now available for the Nutrition Center. Mr. William Cunningham, President of the Redlands School Board, urged Council not 1 to approve any large developments south of Sunset Drive until the schools have been 4;t considered. A r �n Speaking on behalf of the San Timoteo Canyon and Live Oak Canyon residents, Mr. Cunningham requested notifications of these residents be made of large developments V% k in their area. 1'(c ,py' COMMUNICATIONS Donation Mayor Beswick announced that the Redlands AYSO has donated a mobile concessions stand to the City and asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Dick Freissen_ �- "`1 ` Seismic Mayor Beswick announced that Hen Topping, San Bernardino County, has notified us t P� j Retrofit of the Southern California Earthquake Preparedness Project that is making grant money available for seismic retrofit for historic buildings. A survey of the downtown buildings uj is in the process, and we need an owner willing to participate. j rti�t Water On behalf of Councilmember Larsen, Councilmember Johnson directed the new Utilities Conservation Engineer to actively address the City's water conservation policy. i i Brookside Councilmember Wormser reported that the Parks Commission is concerned that the t' i� Park Brookside Park is not progressing and requested a staff report be prepared for the ,yah. nextmeeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS % Ordinance Ordinance No. 1939, an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Redlands Ordinance Code ,\s No. 1939 relating to City Council meetings and the selection and terms of office of the mayor and Council on mayor l oton of Councilmember DeMirjyn, sereading f seconded byCounthe cilmembertle by iJohnson,ty Clerk Pand further Meetings reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 1939 was adopted on motion ?1 of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, by the following vote: � Terms of AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; ;? Office Mayor Beswick 4 NOES: None ' `u �� 11 ABSENT. Councilmember Larsen r� Y �t! Ordinance Ordinance No. 1940, an ordinance establishing general penalties for violation of the No. 1940 Redlands Ordinance Code, was given its second reading of the title b Cit Clerk g g Y Y p; Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember �f General ,Johnson, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 1940 wash �V" Penalties adopted on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, t by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; j Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Larsen Ordinance Ordinance No. 1950, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1.828 it us No. 1950 relating to the preservation of historically significant buildings scheduled for demolition 1� was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Historic Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, further reading of the Buildings ordinance text was waived. Oridnance No. 1950 was adopted on motion of Councilmember �'t': J-r ;, h s 01 Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Delvlirjyn, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers DoMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: None t,a ABSENT: Councilmember Larsen Ordinance Ordinance No, 1951,. an ordinance adding Chapter 18 to the Redlands ©rdinanco Code r No. 1951 relating to the establishment, organization and duties of boards and commissions, was �. Vgiven its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Boards and DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, further reacting of the ordinance text s Commissions was waived. Ordinance No. 1951 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick a NOES: None a ABSENT: Councilmembor Larsen Ordinance Ordinance No. 1952, an ordinance of the City of Redlands relating to the preservation ' No. 1952 of seating space at the Redlands Bowl, was given its second reading of the Mile by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilarember Bowl Johnson, further reading of the ordinance text was waived Ordinance No 1952 was a Reservations adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the following vote AYES: Aj Councilmcmbers DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick 09 NOES: None iQ ABSENT: Councilmember Larsen Pr Schol At the May 6, 1986, Council meeting "living space" as used in the calculation of the N Mitigation school mitigation fee under Resolution No. 4158 was defined. Following discussion, Fee Councilmember Wormser moved to clarify that "living space" was to be defined as the outside dimensions of the dwelling unit excluding the garage. Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson and carried by the following vote: f AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick r� NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn r ABSENT: Councilmember Larsen (Note: an amendment to Resolution No. 4158 will be prepared to reflect this action.) NEW BUSINESS a Ordinance Ordinance No. 1955, an ordinance declaring the need in the City of Redlands for an r No. 1955 Industrial Development Authority and establishing such an authority, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by t " Industrial Councilmember Johnson. further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance; �h Development No. 1955 was introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled ra Authority for June 3, 1986, on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Resolution Resolution No. 4162, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring No. 4162 the City Council to be the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Redlands and establishing fees and procedures for the, administrative Industrial processing of applications, to be effective concurrently with Ordinance No. 1955, was Development adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded " Authority by Councilmember DeMirjyn, ._yep Chili The Redlands Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off and Carnival Cook-Off in June in the Complex on Nevada Street. The Police Department is committed for the i and Carnival weekend of June 6-8, 1986, and will not be able to provide security; therefore, the 1' 1 Chamber will hire a privato security company to provide protection on that weekend. c tt The Chamber of Commerce is requesting a waiver of the costs, approximately $5,300.00 which was not budgeted, that will be incurred by the Police Deartment for covering the event for the final seven days. As Council has not established a fee for this type of . t service, no action was taken on this request. f` Easement On motion of Councilmomber DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council Letter authorized by AYE votes of all present the Mayor to sign a letter of agreement with the Southern California Edison Company authorizing a grant of casement at a later date for x the addition of an anchor at Pole No. 580927E located northeasterly of Redlands Boulevard, south of Roosevelt Road, fir' r� �t Federal On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council �r Aid authorized by AYE votes of all present the sale of the City's unexpended balance of Oi Urban Federal-Aid Urban Funds to the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority, and authorized Funds the Mayor to sign the agreement for assignment of FAU apportionments on behalf of the Cl City. kyr t TCE On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council r r authorized by AYE votes of all resent the engagement of Cam Dresser and McKee, Study PT , �C Inc. (CDM) to provide engineering services for the study of potential source of TCE contamination near the Redlands Municipal Airport. r i,, r= facia Vp $e 0185 lmg ju ' Claim The claim of Angela J. Dressel in the amount of $114.00 was withdrawn from the €agenda _ as it had been settled. �t it Funds Ora iraotion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council ; i authorized by AYE votes of all present that $15,900.00 of unappropriated funds be jl Q, t iaj Passangerutilized to purchase a used 1985 Dodge Ran? Prospector 15-passenger 'van from Jun Glace i Van Auto Center for joint usage by the City of Redlands and the California Conservation Corps. JR t Authorization forarant of easement to the Southern California Edison Company was 1 withdrawn from the agenda. IN Peace On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser., Council Pole accepted by AYE votes of all. present the donation of Larry and Pearl Miles of a "Peace t't: Pole" for location in the Japanese Carden in Smiley Park, immediately north of City Hall. ' i Council expressed their appreciation for this Universa,. symbol of peace, �Fjsu Parks With the decline of available dollars from various park grants and with the rise in the cost togg X41 Endowment of doveloping parkland, the Parks Commission .recommended that an endowment fund be t Fund established for City of Redlands parks. This fund would be based on donations to the � FCity which generate interest and, in turn, the, interest may be used towards park t i} develolament, land acquisition, purchase of materials and/or supplies, construction, or epurchase of park amenities. On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilnranbel �"�,; aj Wormser, the Community Services Administrator was authorized by AYE votes of all present >,s to establish for the City of Redlands a Parks Endowment Fund to generate funds for park Y$; development, construction, acquisition and general improvements deemed appropriate_ � i Resolution Resolution No. 4163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands supporting K No. 4163 the Community Parklands Act of 1986, Proposition 43 on the June 3, 1986, 1>aliot, wasi j IN approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded Parklands Act by Councilmember Wormser. ;fi! i, Nasi i Resolution Resolution No. 4.166, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands supporting mffl j No. 4166' the Water Conservation and Water Quality Bond Act, Proposition 44 on the June 3, '1986, 2, e, ballot, was approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, ���' Water Act seconded by Gouncilmember Wormser. �J � R The meeting recessed at 8:27 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency sleeting and reconvened Fr at 9:55 P.M. at which Time Mr. William Cunningham made two requests which are included js i}fia under Oral Petitions from the Floor in these minutes. f7 av There being no further business, the meeting adiournod at 10:00 P.M. 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