HomeMy WebLinkAbout03031987-cc_CCv0001.pdf . MiNCTE$ of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers,
212 Brookside Avenue, on March 3, 1.987, at 3:00 P.M.
City Clerk Poyzer called the meeting to order and immediately recessed it to 7:00 P.M.
as a quorum was not present. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor
Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem
tvl Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember
Barbara G. Wormser, Councilmember
John E. Holmes, City Manager
Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Elaine Rankin, Redlands Daily Facts
John de Leon, The Sun
ABSENTTim Johnson, Councilmember
' The meeting was opened with an invocation delivered by Councilmember Wormser,
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1987, were approved as submitted.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
On behalf of the Redlands High School PTA, Colleen Corneille accepted a proclamation
from Mayor Beswick which designated March 1-7, 1987, as Drug and Alcohol. Awareness
Week in Redlands.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Agricultural Preserves_ Open Space Committee
Community Development Director Shaw reported on a recommendation from the Open �
Space Committee: regarding their concern that agricultural preserve removals were .
„ ongoing during committee deliberations. Representing the applicant for an agricultural
preserve removal application submitted in January, Richard M. GenZel urged Council
to allow his application to proceed. Mr. Shaw reported that another application to
cancel a Williamson Act Contract is also on file. Norm Langley expressed his concern
that the City cannot restrict development of new homes while redeveloping downtown;
that the actions are not compatible; and urged the City to purchase their own land '
r for open space purposes. Following discussion, Councilmember Larsen moved to direct
staff to defer consideration of Agricultural Preserve Removals (including Williamson
0 Act cancellations) until the Open Space Committee recommendations and completion of
the Open Space Plan are received, and that any agricultural preserve applications
currently in process as of March 3, 1987, be grandfathered under this action and
allowed to proceed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE
votes of all present.
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All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated March 1.9, 1985, having been
N complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development
Department that final approval be, granted Tentative Tract No. 12875, a subdivision
of approximately 10.2 acres of land into 42 lots for property located oil the north side
of Colton Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of Dearborn Street, R-1 Zone,. On motion
Of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, this recommendation
of the Planning Department was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Wormser; Mayor Beswick
NOES: Councilmomber DeMirjyn
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council requested the City Manager to arrange a dinner meeting with the new superintendent
of the Redlands Unified School District either on March 30 or April 6 at 6:30 P.M.
Annexation Jim Roddy Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission, addressed
No. 60-A Council regarding action on Annexation No. 60--A. Iie urged Council to comply with
State law and proceed with calling an election on this matter. Councilmembor DeMirjyn
moved that Council proceed with an election. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present.
CS, Litter Councilmember DeMirjyn suggested finding a way for fast food and carry out businesses
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Control to fund paying for an employee to pick up the litter from these establishments. Staff
was directed to study this matter and return to Council with suggestions on implementation
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methods. Councilmember Larsen suggested soliciting support and comments from the
Chamber of Commerce and B.I.D. Councilmember Wormser moved to continue this
matter to March 17, 1987, Motion seconded by Councilmember Larsen and carried by
t AYE. votes of all present.
Outside S Linda Dewar, 307 Jcnffer Street, had written to Council appealing for reconsideration
Water of their application for an outside the City water connection in the moratorium area
Connection because of unusual circumstances involved in their case. Mayor Beswick wondered
how much impact a single residence would cause, especially where there is already
streets and sewer and water lines Councilmember Larsen expressed concern about:
the legal ramification as he felt this would be grossly unfair to those we have already
told no. Community Development Director Shaw presented an updated schedule for
the Southeast Redlands Plan which indicated Council action would occur in December,
7987. Councilmember Larsen moved to refer this matter back to staff for study and r.
a report on March 17, 1987.. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried
by the following vote: _
AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Wormser; Mayor Beswick
GOES: Councilmomber DeMirjyn who wanted to approve the request at this meeting.
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
Adjourned Council concurred to schedule an adjourned meeting to discuss residential development
Meeting within the 65 CNEL Area on Monday March. 16, 1987, at 5:30 Y.M. in the City Corporate
Yard, 1.270 West Park Avenue.
Council briefly recessed at 6:07 P.M. and reconvened at 8:10 P.M.
ORAL PETITIONS FROM 'rITE FLOOR
Claudette Bohaty, 1060 West Palm Avenue, asked for an explanation of procedures for
conducting a City Council meeting. She was referred to the City Manager to answer
her questions.
XV PUBLIC HEARINGS PY
q. Public; hearing was set for this time and place to hear an appeal to various conditions
for Minor Subdivision No. 167, an application to subdivide approximately one acre of
land in the R-E Zane into two lots for property located at 1340 Center Street. Following
7 t a report from Assistance Community Development Director Cozen, Mayor Beswick declared a
the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this
appeal.
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Minor Elizabeth R. Hoinze, 1347 Center Street, indicated her support of the Planning
a, Commission's requirements. Louis Buell, 802 Balboa Court, expressed his concern
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ti No, L67 ! that when the adjacent property was developed the structure will look down into his I
pool and property. Representing the applicant, Patty Lela, explained their appeal
and indicated their cneerns had been satisfied on all matters except the requirement
kv to remove the existing house. Doug Snyder explained that the house is currently
t occupied and presented alternatives. - uraoiLvic�wcad--$a€lr-ftt tipped rrt y
see suggested"that-tile-applicant build the,house bofaru-recording_t-he split of,the,Let;
t" cl.ariEication .ups.Fcanfaletion-af-_tt -house-and...rr xdationn-of the soap";Ehe-aplrlkcant-hu t-wen j-ears,
be,low) to request-firnal-approval-and_rcmove floe-existing_house.and-barn This seemed to
be agreeable to the applicant and the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Wormser
moved to deny the appeal; motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried by
the, following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Wormser; Mayor Beswick
k' NOES: None
ABSTAIN Councilmember Larsen because of a possible conflict of interest.
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson t
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Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the California Government
54, Code, Minor Subdivision No. 167 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
pi 66474 exist on this map; and that pursuant to California Government Code Section
66474.6, the discharge of waste from this subdivision apparently will not result in
violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
s Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, Councilmember
Wormser moved to approve Minor Subdivision No. 167 based on the findings of the
Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations of all departments as -•
MlA: contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 27, 1967. Motion seconded
Ri, by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Wormser; Mayor Beswick
NOES: None
' ABS"T"AIN: Councilmember Larsen because of a possible conflict of interest.
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson �a
Clarification approved 3/17/87: "Council reviewed each item appealed and suggested that
the applicant build the houses before recording the split of the ].or; upon completion of
the new house, the ol.d house must be removed; the applicant then has two years to remove
kL the. existing house and barn and request final approval."
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CDBC Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the reprogramming
Funds of the 1986-$7 Community Block Grant funds for the Redlands Day Nursery It was
recommended that the Redlands Day Nursery be permitted to utilize $$85,000 of Community
Redlands Development Block Grant funds at their new site at 1222 Indiana Court for the purpose
Day of completing tenant improvements and playground improvements. Mayor Beswick
Nursery declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments regarding
this matter. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed
�1 Gouncilmember Wormser moved to approve the request by the Redlands Day Nursery
to reprogram $85,000 of the CDBG funds allocated to the Redlands Day Nursery from
a a site located at 1250 Occidental Drive to a now site located at 1222 Indiana Court.
Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjysi and carried by AYE votes of all present..
KBIDS
Bids for the construction of the Barton Road Median Island Project for the City of
A Bid Award
A, Redlands were opened and publicly declared by the City Clerk at 3:00 P.1V1. oar
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February 19, 1987; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Engineer Mutter explained that IP5 Services, Inc. was the apparent low bidder
Road but following study it was determined that the proposal does not comply with all the
NA Median requirements of the specifications and was considered non responsible. Representing
TRS Services, James Reed explained their position_ Following discussion, on motion
of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council awarded the
contract to Bob Britton, Inc., San Bernardino, under Schedule "All of the bid as this
was the lowest, qualified bid received, and authorized an additional appropriation of
$65,000 from the Gas Tax Fund by AYE votes of all present.
Bid Award Bids for the installation of a traffic signal at Citrus Avenue and University Street were
opened and publicly declared by the City Clerk at 3:00 F.M. on February 19, 1987;
Traffic a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. City Engineer Mutter
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explained that IPS Services, Inc., was the apparent low bidder, but following study r
it was determined that the proposal does not comply with all the requirements of the
specifications and was considered non-responsive. Representing IPS Services, James
f" Recd explained their position. Following discussion, on motion of Councilmembor
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votes of all present to Paul Gardner Corporation, Ontario, as theirs was the lowest,
qualified bid received.
Council briefly recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. sL
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' Refuse Community Services Director Rodriguez reported the Sanitation Department mailed out J
Container. 2,105 questionnaires to residents in the newly-automated refuse collection area. A
Survey total of 1,266 questionnaires were returned; 1,131 indicating they were pleased with
the service; 115 who did not like the automated collection; and 40 responded with
miscellaneous comments. Councilmember Larsen felt that smaller cans should be mado
available to those who desired. Councilmembor DeMirjyn urged better seating he made
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available in the truck for the driver. It was also noted that in some sections of town
it would not be, feasible to utilize the automated system.
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Ordinance• Community Services Director Rodriguez proposed a one-time fee of $70 on new single-
No. 1972 family= dwelling units for the purchase of a special type refuse container which is
compatible to automated refuse pickup equipment. Ordinance No. 1972 establishes the
Refuse authority to collect the refuse container fee at the; time of building permit issuance: for
Container houses to t)e constructed. Ordinance No. 1972, an ordinance of the City of Redlands
Fee amending Chapter 39 of the Redlands Ordinance Code for the purpose of establishing �
a fee to reimburse the City for the cost of special refuse containers which are uc, sary
to implement an automated residential collection system, was read by title only by City
Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember :
DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 1,972 was
introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for March 17,
1987, on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by
AYE votes of all present.
Legal Management Services Director Kaenol prepared a review of the City's legal services Eli
Services and an estimated annual budget for an io-house city attorney as requested by Council.
This subject will be discussed further, perhaps at the workshop.
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Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1975 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing
'No. 1975 an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Redlands and
the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System F�
Amend PERS changing the basis of calculation of final compensation for retirement benefits was r
Contract read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Counciimemher Larsen,
seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text: was
waived. Ordinance No 1975 was introduced and laid over under the rules with second
reading scheduled for March 17, 1987 on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded
by Councilmember Wormser, by AYE votes of all present.
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Brine In accordance with Government Code Section 54854.2(b)(2), Councilmember Beswick
0 Pond moved to take action on a matter regarding the use of the brine pond which arose
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Use subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in the Government Code. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Larsen and carried by AYE votes of all present. hollowing
an explanation by Utilities Director Corneille, Councilmember Wormser moved to authorize
Mr. Morley, Servisoft, use of the brine pond for another 45 days after March 15, 1987,
subject to receipt of a letter form the Regional Water Quality Control Board stating
they had no objections to this and proof of application to Western Municipal Water
`° District. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of
all present.
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Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1976, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending
No. 1,976 the Redlands Ordinance: Code regulating smoking in public places and places of
employment, was presented at this meeting following an extensive review by members
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Smokin, of the.. Chamber of Commerce, the Redlands Community Hospital, and all departments
Regulations of City government including employee organizations. Speaking in favor of adoption
of this ordinance were: George R. Petterson, M.D., County Health Officer; Elizabeth "-
Buser, American heart.Association; and Patrick Kudc11, American Lung Association.
Dolan Holub, a non-smoker, was opposed to legislation of this type. Ordinance No. 1976, p
was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larsen, ,:
Seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was waived.
Ordinance No. 1976 was introduced by AYE votes of all present and laid over, under
the rules with second reading scheduled for March 17, 1987, on motion of Councilmember
Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser.
Council asked that letters of appreciation for their efforts be sent to the Chamber of
Commerce and the University of Redlands on behalf of Harold Duffy, a student who
coordinated the review of this ordinance.
Ordinance` Ordinance No. 1.977, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending
No. 1,977 Article 144 of the Redlands Ordinance Code adding Debt Service to tiie definition of
Debt "Cost Reasonably Borne," was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion
of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, further reading of
Service the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 1977 was introduced by AYE votes of
all present and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for March 17,
1987, can motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DoMirjyn.
Groundwater Municipal Utilities Director Corneille reported he and Mike Huffstutler have reviewed
Legislation the proposed "Principles of Legislation for the tipper Santa Ana River Groundwater
Management Agency." Copies of this proposal have been transmitted to Council.
Gordon Calognc has asked for comments and an expression of support from the
governing bodies by mid--March of this year. This information was provided to form
i the basis for a discussion at this meeting with the suggestion that Council action be
scheduled for the March 17, 1987, meeting. Following discussion, Council directed
the City Manager to draft letters for a meeting of the governing bodies of the involved
agencies to address this matter and other matters of mutual concern.
Street Councilmember Wormser noted that several streets in the area bounded by Colton
Lighting Avenue, Eugenia Avenue, Texas Street, and Church Street did not have street'lights
4, and asked that staff investigate funding for more lighting in this area either through
the budget process and grants. Council concurred with this directive.
AT4T Management Services Director Kaenel explained that contracts with AT£iT being presented
Contracts, at this meeting cover installation and instruments necessary to complete the integration
` of the City Yard, City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Department as early as possible
in the fiscal year 1987-88. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve contracts with
2 Ai tiT in the amount of $78,378 for the completion of the City's telecomm tuiicaton
system with the understanding that the appropriation for the expenditure will be
included in the 1987-88 budget. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and
carried by AYE votes of all present.
Resolution Resolution No. 4225, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing
No. 4225 a no parking zone on the south side of Barton Road between Terracina Boulevard and
sx Lakeside Avenue and on the north side of Barton Road from Price Street to the City
Traffic Limits, was adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember Beswick,
seconded by Councilmember Larsen.
Funds� On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council
approved by AYE votes of all present an additional appropriation of $20,060 from the
i Z Disposal Disposal Division Reserve Account for the purchase of approximately fifty 4-yard bins.
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Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the claim
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of Donald L. Peters in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against
the City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present.
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i Salaries As a part of fihe recently completed classification and pay survey, Ralph Anderson and
err Associates studied the duties and responsib lines of the two elected positions F City
Clerk and City Treasurer and recommended the City Clerk's salary be increased to
7 $2,639 per month and the City Treasurer's salary be increased to $3.757 per month,
On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, this $<
recommendation was approved retroactive to lune 30, 1986, by AYE voters of all
k'x present.
Resolution. Resolution No. 4227, a resolution of intention to vacate utilities easements within a "
,0" No. 4227 portion of Fourth Street as retained in Section Three of Resolution. No 3259 and ,
' settingublic hearing on this vacation for March 17, 1987, at 7:00 P.M., was adopted
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Utilities on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember C+dormser, by AYE
`AN Lawmen# votes of all present.
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Council recessed at 10:22 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened
at 10:25 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, i
matters covered by attorney/client, privilege, and pending litigation. in accordanco
y; with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providingi
justification for the pending litigation portion of the closed session. No report was fit,
expected following the closed session and Council adjourned to an adjourned regular
meetingto be held on Friday, March 6, 1987, at 12:00 Noon in the Joslyn Senior Center,
21 Grant Street, for the purpose of holding a workshop session. Neat regular meeting, �y�u
March 17, 1987.
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