Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09021986-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council ` Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on September 2, 7.986, at 3:00 P.M. NPRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem P Charles C. DeMftjyn, Councilmember (7:00 P.M. Session Only) Tim Johnson, Councilmember Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember � John E. Holmes, City Manager tri Michael T. Riddell, City Attorney AA Kevin Chaffee, Redlands Daily Facts s Cindy Yingst, The Sun Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk AF ABSENT None Mir The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by an invocation by Councilmember Johnson. Councilmember DeMirjyn had a doctor's appointment to determine the extent: of injuries sustained in a fall over the weekend and was absent from the 3:00 P.M. session � Minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1986, were approved as submitted. RD� Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Mayor Beswick welcomed members of the Grand Jury who were present for the afternoon session. ? Minor Subdivision No 162 - J J. Ramirez k Minor Subdivision No. 162, a subdivision of 8.73 acres of land into two lots for property located on the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Alabama Street, I-P Zone, was c} did removed from the table at this time. Staff has met with the applicant, discussed the i 01 options, and Mr. Ramirez has agreed to an improvement agreement which will be ity he reuirments of th See,el ( be prepared met whey the n the the land useochan esand from agricultural to urCban tdevselopment� City will Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the California Government t rF Code, Minor Subdivision No. 162, together with the provisions for its design and improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plans, that none of the conditions provided in California Government Code Section 66474 exist on this map; and that pursuant to California Government Gode Section 66474.6, the discharge of waste from this subdivision apparently will riot result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water (Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, Councilmember Larsen moved to approve Minor Subdivision No. 162 based on the findings of the Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations of ,ill departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 22, 1986.. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. 'Tentative Tract Na 13340 P iv Entc rp ises Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's _. Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract No. 13340 for the subdivision of approximately 20.56 acres of land into 80 lots for property located on the south side of 1,u gonia Avenue, 1,875 feet west of Wabash Avenue, R-1 Zone, and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded , by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 6647:3.5 of the California Government a v Code, Tentative Tract No. 13340 together with the provisions for its design and io improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific � plans; that none of the conditions provided in California Government Code Section 66474.6, the discharge of waste from this subdivision apparently will noP result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Wates- Code, Councilmember Johnson moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 13340 based on the findings of tilt! Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes cwiated August 12, 1986. Motion seconded by Councilmember ' Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. Lot Line Adjustment No. 225 Centennial Coital. z: On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council approved by AYE votes of all present Parcel Map No. 10070 for Lot Line Adjustment No. 225 which is located on the southwest corner of Orange 'Free Lane; and Alabama Street. w Tentative. Traci. No. 13276 John R. Davies and Son, Inc. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative q Declaration for Tentative 'Tract No. 13276 for the subdivision of approximately 33 acres of land into 155 lots for property located on the south side of 7 ugonia Avenue, eRAN, approximately 600 feet west of Wabash Avenue R-1 Zone and directed staff to file Wand post a Notice of Determination" in accordance with the City's guidelines Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. �t�• Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the California Government T1 Code, Tentative Tract No. 13276 together with the provisions for its design and t improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plans; that none of the conditions provided in California Government Code Section 66474 exist on this map; and that pursuant to California Government Code Section 66974.6, the discharge of waste from this subdivision apparently will not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, Councilmember Wormser moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 13276 based on the findings of the Planning Commission, subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained r in Planning Commission minutes dated July 22, 1986, and changing Planning and J Community Development Requirement No. 4 to read: Grading 'plan to be submitted " WN showing retaining walls and wall at property line and plan elevations. Motion seconded rs by Councilmember Larsen and carried by AYE votes of all present, a OrdinanceFollowin„ discussion, Council directed staff to study ordinance amendments regarding v Studies the: following: i. Requiring more detailed plans for elevations, walls, etc. 2 Stricter enforcement to make certain the Certificate of Occupancy is issued before any residents are allowed to move in. 3. Improving landscaping design. Council was highly complimentary of the large trees being planted in the Deane project on Barton Road and desired landscaping such as this to be routine rather than an exception. COMMUNICATIONS Counc:ilmenther Larsen stated he was impressed with Phil Lock, the new Airport Manager VIP and noted that the hanger leases were on hold for now until an appraisal of the airport was done. open Space Councilmember Larsen directed the City Manager to contact MSI to look into the financial r Funding aspect of open spacing funding and purchasing. Councilmembers prosent concurred. Chamber Mayor Beswick directed the City Manager to loo]< into improving the sound system r Soured System int the Council Chambers arid report back to Council, Councilmembers present t concurred. IIH 6 and 8 Councilmembor Johnson asked that a letter of support be prepared by the City Manager for House Resolutions 6 and 8 regarding the Water Project Bili. Councilmembers present concurred. Councilmomber Larsen announced lie will be out of town and the State September 5- 14, 1986. Mayor Beswick reminded those present of the Seismic Forum to be hold on Saturday, > September 6; a hearing on the Rialto Tire Burning Plant to be held in Ontario on September 24, 1986; a waste-to-energy hearing to be held by the County of San. s Bernardino; the Chamber of Commerce Retreat; the Chamber Mixer to be held at f Redlands Community Hospital on September 17, 1986, honoring Mr. Schindler and Mr. Donnelly upon their retirements from the City; and the visit of an Argentina Civil t Defense Officer scheduled for September 10, 1986. Demolition Building and Safety Director Dale reported that a protective propping will be done Report on the: old FedMart building on Wednesday, September 3, 1986. It is estimated repairs will cost approximately $100,000.00. Councilmember Johnson directed a staff report for demolition costs of this building. Council concurred with this directive. AA Councilmember DeMirjyn suggested dumpsters be provided in the alleys in the area of Sun Avenue and Alta Street to assist in the cleaning of these alleys. Council concurred this would be helpful. Cod Councilmember Wormser directed that the proliferation of illegal vard sale signs be Enforcement rcirioved arid asked the press for assist,snce in publicizing that this is an illegal action. a x Councilmember DeMirjyn noted that mechanic and auto body work is being done in "q the e.veriings and over weekends and suggested the Code Enforcement Officer work on a flexible schedule and include evenings and weekend duty hours. Consumer Councilmember Larsen asked that more consumer education be provided for our citizens, Education perhaps through the Joslyn Senior Center, in the areas of unscrupulous business tactics. � r` 214 Council recessed at 3:50 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3.51 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, matters covered by attorney/client privilege, and impending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney will prepare a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. S.C.E. Mr. Bob Stranger, Southern California Edison Company, presented a beautiful plaque ; A J Centennial recognizing S.C.E.Is 1.00 years of service and expressing appreciation to the City x° of Redlands. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4 CUP 468 Public hearing was continued to this time and place ori an appeal to the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditions] Use Permit No. 468, an application for a Jack in- drive-through fast food restaurant on approximately one acre, of land located on the the-Box northeast corner of California Street and Orange Tree Lane, Specific Ilan No. 29, submitted by Foodmakor, Inc., doing business as Jack in-tht Box. 'rho appellant withdrew his appeal on Friday, August 29, 1986. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was declared closed and no action was taken by the City i Council and the decision of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 468 remains in effect. Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and plane on Ordinance No. 1964 which will establish specific standards for the location and frequency of all forms of drive- No.No. 1964 1 q Y g, 1 through services. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for Drive any questions or comments concerning this Zoning Ordinance text amendment, None 'Throughbeing forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Counciliculaber Larsen Services moved to approve the Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 1000 Text Amendment No. 182 and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance f with City guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Ordinance, No. 1964, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands by adopting Amendment No. 182 relating to various text amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Doiklirjyn, further reading of the ordinance, text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No, 1964 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for September 16, 1986, on motion of Councilmember Larsen. seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn. Resolution Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No. 4194 which ' No. 4194 amends the Circulation Element of the General Plan, specifically deleting Stuart Avenue, a collector street, from Orange Street to Sixth Street. This amendment is a prerequisite General Plan for consideration of the PSB Realty Corporation plan for the redevelopment of the Amendment 10.88 acre area bounded by Orange Street, Pearl Street, Sixth Street, and the Santa No, 36 Fe Railroad. The PSB Plan must be consistent with the General Plan; actual closure t of the street will be a separate action by City Council with a public hearing. Prior t Stuart to opening the public hearing, Councilmember Johnson directed the City Attorney, Avenue City Manager., and Redevelopment Agency staff to look into the "reversionary interest" of Stuart Avenue when doing property appraisals. Councilmember DeMirjyn asked s if a traffic study had been done and Mr. Cozen reponded it was part of the specific plan adopted for the revitalization program. Mayor Beswick then declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. go Mr Jim Ver Steeg, 500 Orange Street., suggested Council come up with alternatives r for east and west bound traffic, noted that Stuart Avenue became a street in 1891, and suggested Pearl Street be widened to four lanes because the; plans to also close ,a High Street will create further problems for east and west bound traffic. There, being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Wormser s1 moved to approve the Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment No. 36--A and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larsen and carried by the; following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn Resolution No. 41.94, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands for- adoption oradoption of Amendment No. 36-A to the General Plan, was adopted on motion of i Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Couricilmember DeMirjyn s r UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance Following brief discussion, Ordinance No. 1.065, an ordinance of the City of Redlands tm No. 1965 adding Article 838 and Section 83801 to the Redlands Ordinance Code to limit the discharge of septage originating outside the City's Zone of Influence and amending r Septic Article 1.44 of the Redlands Ordinance Code to change the percentage of cost recovered Receiving for septic tank dumping, was read by title only by City Clerk Poy2er, acid on motion Policy of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, further reading 1� t 12, of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1965, was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for September 18, 1986 on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. Item 10(b), Fifth Street and Redlands Boulevard Parking Lot, was withdrawn from the agenda. '4Lt1" BUSINESS �iv On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded b Councilmember DeMir n, Councilmember Laic Y JY Conference Barbara Wormser was designated as the voting delegate for the League ague of California PP ri• Cities' Annual Conference to be held on October 19-22, an Los Angeles, and Mayor Carole Beswick was designated as the alternate. Mayor Bc swick announced that: the City's van will be utilized for transportation for any of the City's Commissioners who wish to attend sessions at this conference. Contract City Engineer Ron Mutter explained that one of the goals and objectives of the Street Division and approved by the City Council was to seek out and investigate alternative Pavement forms of pavement maintenance procedures in an effort to provide a more efficient Management use of the tax dollar allocated to street maintenance. The best method established r. to accomplish this objective is to develop a functional pavement management program. Tax dollars utilized for pavement maintenance are maximized by offering an improved level of confidence and service to the public. Following discussion Councilmember Tarsen moved to award the contract for the development of a pavement management ' program for the City of Redlands to Pavement Management Systems of Mission Viejo. ' Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Variance Following an explanation by Building and Safety Director Dale, Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to grant Deane Properties permission to install three self-closing gates in each Swimming of the fences of the two swimming pools in Brookside Meadows Project (Conditional Pool Use Permit No. 432) provided all such gates are self-locking, openable, only with a Fencing key and provided that adjacent to each gate there is a sign with at least one-inch letters stating "KEEP GATE CLOSED FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN." Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson and carried unanimously. AK It was noted that this permission is granted in accordance with Section 84704 of flee i Redlands Ordinance Code with additional protection being provided by the self-locking r device and the warning sign, 41 . rk Excuptiahs Council directed an ordinance amendment to allow the Minor Exceptions Committee the l Ir� Committee authority to act on this type of request in the future. Agreement Councilmember Johnson moved to approve a cooperative agreement between the City i f R and the County of San Bernardino for the resurfacing of Lugonia Avenue between LugoniaAlabama Street and Tennessee Street, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement Avenue on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried Resurfacing unanimously. N. Capital Following brief discussion, Councilmember Larsen moved to adopt the transfers and Improvement accounting actions in the sewer service and water funds needed to implement the " Funds opening of the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund and the Water Capital Improvement Fund, respectively, as described in the reports attached of the staff report dated September 2, 1986. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously, A,reemenf A joint powers agreement with the Redlands Unified School District for the joint usage of tennis courts, running track, and infield located at Redlands High School was School presented by Community Services Administrator Rodriguez. Council indicated their Facilities approval in concept but questioned some of the language; therefore, Councilmember Johnson moved to table this matter until the September 16, 1986,. meeting. Motion Tabled seconded by Councilmember Larsen and carried by AYE votes of all present. Philosophical On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council Agreement authorized by AYE votes of all present a philosophical agreement between the Redlands School Unified School District and the City of Redlands which will establish a line of � District communication leading to coceprative ventures Yaetweea the two agencies, I Resolution Resolution No. 4193, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving No. 4193, funds for the A. K. Smiley Public Library Seismic Retrofit Project from the California I ibrary Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984, was approved by AYE votes of all present Project on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. Resolution Resolution No. 4195, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing No. 47.95 traffic: regulations pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code and directing the installation of stop signs on State Street at Eighth Street and Ninth Street, was Traffic approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded k, by Councilmember Wormser. , 41, tllll grafi. t t, t Nitre ? i %itt�1 x�1 �;t ;> } Ogg B Contract On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, a B Contract �w V19 Water Water Agreement dated April 3, 7986, between the City of Redlands and Mark Todd Agreement and. Caren S. Sherman, was approved by AYE votes of all present. r aResolution Resolution No. 4796, a .resolution of the City Council. of the City of Redieands approving �r x No, 4196 the application for grant funds under the Regional Competitive; Program of the California �� r Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 for development and/or improvements meats to ol F E ,1. li Park Grant Caroline; Park, Prospect Park, Grafton Park, Sylvan Park, Ford Park, and Redlands tf; Funds High School 'Track and Tennis Courts, was approved by AYE votes of all present can motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser.ilgo ' gg Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded b Councilmember Wormser, the claim rt Y of JuneIla Hamilton in an unknown amount was found not to he a proper charg,a against: EM the City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present. � r� Claim On motion of. Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the claim d of Lois C. Williams in an amount of $583.00 was found not to be a Proper charge a„ainst the: City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present. i bi f Claim On motion of Council membe r Larsen, seconded by Councilivember Wormser, the claim 4�vs xx t$ of Aaron G. Enright in the amount of $95.45 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present. AD ,tt Contract On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. a contract Communications between the City of Redlands and ATU Information Systems Inc. for the City's new System communications systems was approved by AYE votes of all present. i Lease Purchase A three,-year lease-purchase with AT£iT for a microwave system to link the City Yard l Microwave to the enhanced communications network from AT6T was approved by AYE votes of System all present on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. R', j"g," 1 Uri There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. t (;E Y ki S i j Next regular meeting, September 16, 1986. MEE if tj 1 r N t. L».-G�.-'��'L.k' ;✓',i{,.'r-L11 � _r!'y Y�`x� .lYy,f. t St Mayor of ttie City"of Ite.dlands k ATTEST, s? hlti,sx -4: _V_0 s j r Ci'{y C1 tk tV r i t., 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 tat( `E g , i# RIK y 4, �; NM i s ti 4 L i�2 k sn Eta ti� t k A I'll t jS,• t; Yt t f{ � (J i rn {t; ?ti xTy j lr X , tji10ig 'z ar F