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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08051986-cc_CCv0001.pdf 2„ r J' t F `3 `' �i i �c 4j MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, T S 212 Brookside Avenue, on August.5, 1986, at 3:00 P.M. j PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor .._.__ Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Tim Johnson, Councilmember Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember John E. Holmes, City Manager AIN Dallas Holmes, City Attorney 3 Kevin Chaffee, Redlands Daily Facts John de Leon, The Sun " L.orrie Poyzor, City Clerk j ABSENT None; The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by an invocation by j, Mayor Beswick. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1986, were approved as corrected reflecting that Resolutions Nos. 4184 and 4186, regarding Refunding City of Redlands 1985 Project and Parking Structure Issue, are to be in a principal amount not to exceed S1 5,090,000.00 z ti rather than $15 million. ate Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. � Mr. Philip Lock was introduced as the new Airport Manager and welcomed by the Councilmembers. 1; PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ' a Minor Subdivision No. 162 --J. J. Ramirez Vin; - __- An application for the subdivision of 8.73 acres of land into two lots for property ty located , on the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue find Alabama Street, 1-P Zone, was submitted i by J. J. Ramirez. The property is currently a citrus grove and according to the ilri' applicant this use will continue on both parcels; the reason for the land division + request is primarily to satisfy family ties. The Planning Commission reviewed this Sr application and found if to be in compliance with our Subdivision Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1000, and our General Plan, and unanimously agreed that they would support a j t request to City Council to waive all ,requirements on said land division because of the special circumstances. Attorney Holmes indicated Council had no legal course of action P71j available to them to grant this request to waive the requirements. Following discussion, ',Ir. Ramirez requested a continuance of his application to see if there was a legal way to grant his request. Councilmember Larsen moved to continue Minor Subdivision No. 162 to the September 2, 1986, meeting and directed staff to discuss the option of signing an improvement agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and „y i carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Wormser; Mayor Beswick e NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Johnson 2' Tentative Tract No. 12863 - Sets Investments Meriekel Developmment Final Approval All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated February 22, 1985, having been g; complied with, it is the recommendation of the Department of Planning and Community x Development that final approval be granted 'Tentative Tract No. 12863. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this reeommendatiun was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; i j Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn �i is 4 07 Minor Subdivision No. 157 - Ellis Cohen Final Approval 1. All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated January 21, 1986, having been Complied with, the Planning Division recommended that final approval be. given Minor 110 Subdivision No. 157. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this recommendation of the Planning Division was approved unanimously. ll Residential Development Allocation No. 85 Il-B Councilmember Larsen, moved to approve the transfer of RDA No. 85 I1-B from Sheffield Development to The Hill Williams Development Corporation, 41 lots located on the north r side of Colton Avenue, 300 feet cast of Dearborn Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and carried unanimously, REPORT$ Funds Data Processing Manager Leipf reported on and recommended to Council that the City of Redlands purchase the AT&T System 75 which will increase and improve management Integrated capability over voice and data communications as well as reduce expenses associated Voice, and Data with the administration of the current telephone system owned by the City of Redlands. Comnrani€;ations This would involve the purchase of additional communications processors and software that would be used in conjunction with the equipment already in place throughout the City. The proposed system would give the City all, hardware and software necessary to establish simultaneous and integrated voice and data communications, a master console for system administration, a complete diagnostics package, and training for four CityAl employees to administer the system and microwave capability. Representatives from AT&T were present and answered Council's questions. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council unanimously approved the acquisition of equipment from ATIrT to enhance the present telephone system owned by the City of Redlands at a cost of 5150,000.00. U f COMMUNfCATfONS , Councilmember Larsen reported the Recreation Commission is making long-range plans r. and the Community Center personnel are doing a fabulous job. The Airport Advisory Board will meet this week. Councilmember Wormser announced a joint workshop session will be held ori October 9, 1986, at 7:00 Y.M. Mr. Peter Dangermond will conduct: the workshop for members of the City Council, Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and County Supervisors. Councilmember Johnson announced the retrofit project has started at A. K. Smiley Public Library. eza Fire Station It was announced that Fire Station No. 8 will be formally dedicated the morning of Dedication September 5 and an open house held for the public on September 6. Mayor Beswick Ift1 suggested dedicating this building to our past and present firefighters. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve this suggestion; motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser , and carried unanimously. Litter A letter has been received from the California Waste Management Board regarding a P.- Survey California Litter Survey, Council directed the City Manager to investigate this further. tt Funds �, On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council Arts unanimously authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of $1,200.00 to The Founcation Arts Foundation of San Bernardino County. A Seismic Safety Forum will be held an September 6, 1986, in the Council Chambers. Councilmembers were invited to attend. Councilmember W'ormsor reminded CounGileembers that two Japanese delegations will he visiting Redlands this month. as Illegal Councilmember Johnson directed staff to issue fair warnings to illegal garage sale sign Signs posters and to initiate legal proceedings if the signs were not removed from trees and poles around town. r Special In response to Councilmember DeMirjyn's inquiries regarding costs involved with the Events Bicycle Classic, City Manager Holmes presented a financial statement for special events held in Redlands showing out-of-pocket expenses including labor. Councilmember Johnson indicated he would also like to see. the net cost to the City in conjunction with - mutual a-reements with other agencies such as the School District to see if capital costs R-5 are off setting the indirect benefits. It s �4 Council recessed at 4:55 P,M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4 36 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and matters covered by attorney/client privilege. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. 02 0 Irshay i'vlayor Beswick presented a plaque with the City Seal to Phyllis C. Irshay in honor of Retirement her retirement as the Director of the A. K. Smiley Public Library. tis. Irshay began her employment:with the Library in December 1966 and has spent the past}ear writing the history of the Library as a Centennial Project. OR PUBLIC HEARING Resolution Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the, report ai the cosi: No. 4197 of abating the substandard buildings at 1.070 East San Bernardino Avenue. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. x Hazard None being forthcoming, the Mayor declared the meeting closed. On motion of Abatement Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Dehlirjyn, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4191, a resolution of the City Council of in(, City of Redlands expressing findings that the public nuisance of a substandard house and garage was abated as a public nuisance at the City's expense and therefore the costs are to be recovered from the owner of the property or if not paid, assessed as a lien 4 ' against, the property. Report of On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the Council q Costs t then unanimously approved the report of costs for the abatement of the substandard buildings which existed at 1070 East San Bernardino Avenue. BIDS f The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. on July 29, 1986, in the Office of the City Clerk for the realignment of Tennessee Street at San Mateo Street: AAA Paving Rialto, California $47,032.50 t INJim L. Hobbs Construction Colton, California 47,900.00 L'£ 4 Bruce Paving Company, Inc. Gardenia, California 74,920,00 Ica Q; Bid Award At this time it is the: recommendation of the Department of Public, Works that award r a be. made to AAA Paving, Rialto as theirs was the lowcsfi, responsible bid On motion Realignment of of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, unanimous Council. Tennessee approval was given to the award of realignment of Tennessee Street at San Mateo Street Street to AAA Paving in the amount of $47,032.50. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1954, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing rules and �. No. 1954 regulations governing the designation, preservation and perpetuation of historical and scenic properties, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Povzer and Historic and on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further Scenic reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No, 1954 was adopted P Preservation on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following ' f votc: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; t,'4 Mayor Beswick NOES: None tin; ABSENT: None Appointment On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Michael T. Gallagher was unanimously appointed to the Planning Commission to complete a term Planning, which will expire January 6, 1990. Mayor.Beswick noted that Council had received we Commission applications from an outstanding group of people and that if they had simply "drawn s a name; from a hat" they would have done well in their choice for a Planning Commissioner. w: Council expressed its gratitude for the applications and the interest expressed to serve our community. a City Seal Noting that the local newspaper had accurately reported in the past ten days his desire to discuss the City Seal controversy further, Councilmember Johnson explained his position and moved to establish an ad hoc committee composes; of five members as follows: each Councilmember to appoint one member and submit that appointee's name to the Mayor by September 1, 1986; said committee to take any and all input, review the present seal or arrive at an appropriate change which will accurately ref ua our , town's history and the history of our country with recognition that our countrt was MR founded on a belief of Clod, The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wormser, * Councilmember Larsen stated that no one has been able to show him that our seal has r had any influence on the actions of the Council and desired to test the waters at least at a lower court level to give us an indication of what we are up against and that he 09 wanted the action at the last Council meeting to stand. Councilmember DeMirjyn felt a Council had to make a stand and asked "how long do we back off?" Mayor Beswick "rJ thought it would do no harm to form the committee and look into the question further. Following discussion, Mr. Johnson's motion carried by the following vote: N AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Larsen Councilmembers were reminded to submit the name of their appointee to the Mayor by a September 1, 1986. NEW TBUS 1NESS Appointment On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, TbeodoreINS `' J. Bernick was unanimously appointed to the Airport Advisory Board to complete a term Airport Hoard expiring July 1, 1988, 90. Appointruent On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, Fred Ford w Redevelopment was unanimously appointed to the Redevelopment: Advisory Commission to complete a Redeve term which will expire January 17, 1989. Agecy Proposal for In an effort to mitigate gas migration problems that may occur in the future along the Additional south side of the City's Landfill and preparing for the future site of a regional park Parklands concept (through the Five Year-Capital Improvement:PIan), the Community Services Department recommended approval of an exchange of land between the City of Redlands ft Cemeterv/ and J. J. Ramirez. In exchange for Parcel No. 175-261-01 of Cemetery land not useable Landfill _ for burial purposes valued at $25,000 the City would acquire Parcel No, 292-044-01 AA immediately south of the landfill valued at $122,500 with a difference owed to J. J. Ramirez �s Land of $97,500. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmcmber Wormser, Acquisitions Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the Community Services Department. Five Acral, Mavor Beswick directed the Planning Department and Commission to establish a five- Zoning acre zoning designation and to return to Council with a recommendation as to implementation of this designation. Resolution Resolution No. 4182, a resolution of the City Council implementing the salary changes No 4182 as approved in the 1986-87 budget, was adopted unanimously on motion of Councilmember Salaries Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. yi Resolution Rasohrtion No. 4187, a resolution of the City Council levying the property tax for the No. 4187 fiscal year 1986-87 to fund the Sewer Bond Debt Service, was adopted unanimously Tax Rate i on motion of Councilmember Tarsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. .y Park Fees Because other organizations have been charged and have paid full park fees, a request Waiver from Redlands Valley Rehabilitation, Inc. for waiver of a $60,00 park fee was denied Denied unanimously on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. t fw Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Mark E. Emmons in an amount yet to be determined was unanimously found not to Cyt be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim v t of Mid-Century Insurance Exchange in the amount or $5,637.75 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of United Services Automobile Association, subrogee for Paul Brubacher, in an amount �w yet to be determined was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Phyllis Moore in the amount of $179.50 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. Claim Can motion of Couricilrnember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Robert Collins in the amount of $1,200.00 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected, Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmcmber Johnson, the claim of Timothy Perryman in the amount of $775.00 was unanimously found not to be a proper r charge against the City and therefore rejected. � Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Elizabeth Medlicott in the amount of $65.00 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. r €2J Ri Funds 'She Street Trees Division of the Community Services Department was given unanimous approval to purchase one 1986 High Range Aerial Lift Truck Model No, Oil-65 PBI Truck complete with standard equipment and chassis from Telelect West Coast Inc. dba r Purchase T-West for a cost of $93,637.00 on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Funds were budgeted in the 1.986-87 Equipment Replacement Fund. Resolution On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Resolution No. 4188 No. 41.88, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands supporting they Freeway SANBAC request that a service authority for freeway emergencies be established, was Emergencies adopted by unanimous Council approval. Airport Redlands Municipal Airport Master Lease Agreement amendments for Parcel Nos. 4 arid Master 5 were requested by Redlands Mutual Enterprises and Aerodynamics Associates. flans Lease include additional development by Redlands Mutual Enterprises to the westerly portion of Parcel No. 4 and proposed hangers and 'tie-downs on Parcel No. 5, On June 5, � 1986, and 'July 10, '1986, this request was presented to the: Airport Advisory Board RN and approved contingent upon changes to the existing lease. Councilmomber Larsen stated he felt the whole Airport Master flan needed reviewing before considering any " µ amendments to the Master Lease. He indicated that he and the Airport Advisory Board RN members were concerned about security problems at the airport and that: the, leasees had not shown any cooperation to assist in this matter. He did not feel that any amendments should be approved until this was done. Following discussion, Councilmember Larsen moved to table this matter for further study and analysis. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Quitclaim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the, Mayor xs; Deeds and City Clerk were: unanimously authorized to execute two Quitclaim .Deeds eliminating an existing utility easement across the old Brookside Dairy property. The easement Utilities is no longer necessary because new development in the area included a new storm drain Easements replacing the corrugated pipe contained within the subject easement. Easement Southern California Edison Company was unanimously granted an easement to install Southern electrical lines across City-owned property located at the southeast corner of Texas California Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Edison Councilmember ;Johnson. � Septic Currently the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant has no limits on amount or o igin of Receiving septic wastes accepted at the plant Following a survey by staff, it was discovered Policy there was a need to immediately eliminate all septage loads originating outside the: City's v Zone of Influence as the recent increase is adversely affecting plant operations and has increased solids loading beyond the plant's design capacity. Attorney Holmes recommended establishing the same procedures as we already have for limiting industrial waste which is in ordinance form Councilmember Larsen requested that a strict penalty be included in the, ordinance for illegal dumping, Gouncilme tuber DeMirlvn moved to table this matter and refer it to the City Attorney and staff for preparation of an ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilmember,Johnson and carried unanheously.. $, Resolution On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Resolution x No. 4189 No. 4189, a resolution of the City Council of the. City of Redlands providing for the Paramedic special tax assessment for the emergency paramedic service for the fiscal year 1986- Assessment 87 only, as set forth in Ordinance No. 1900, was unanimously adopted. Reserve On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council unanimously authorized the establishment of a General fund Reserve for 1986-87 at k 7%of the total estimated General Fund Revenue in an effort to protect the City government from emergencies and/or severe fluctuations in the economy. Emissions The South Coast Air Quality Management District is requiring us to reduce emrssions Control of oxides of nitrogen on our internal combustion engines on our water production and distribution facilities. An agreement with Pacific Waste Management was presented but r . staff recommended further study to sere what other cities are, doing. Therefore, Councilmember Wormsor moved to table this matter. Motion seconded by Coune.11member DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. �t Contract Pioneer Consultants was unanimously awarded r contract fox a not-to-exceed price of 813,600,00 for a preliminary evaluation of soil and groundwater contamination at the ' m Brine Pond treatment plant brine pond as an initial step to close the pond on motion of Councilmember Testing Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. WX zA RE 4 f fj 0211 ,z N, �t Resolution In compliance with Federal Pretreatment Regulations and the California Regional Water , No. 4192 Quality Control Board for the implementation and enforcement of a pretreatment program y; for qualifying sources of non-domestic wastewater, Resolution Nn. 4192, a resolution Pretreatment of the City Council of the City of Redlands setting permit inspection fees pursuant �� Program to Article 839 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, for pretreatment and regulation of ,',; 1 ,< wastewater discharge to public sewer and treatment facilities, was adopted on motion {, of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, by the following vote: 1, fi AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick Sl'll NOES: None ,j t ABSENT: Councilmember DeMirjyn (who had briefly stepped out of the Chambers) `(- r§J 4i. SB-325 On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council �h4 Streets and unanimously authorized the filing of the claim for SB-325 streets and roads funds to Roads Funds the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). �,`�j There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:55 P.M. � u Next regular meeting, August 1.9, 1986. �",1� ,�- I'�j(fJr S4 Vt ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Redlands F Ci y k `` C71 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 r l tt„ 4; i��` �,1t,41 1,ip 3." I it�}itlt'. l`"t 1« �I�';'