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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08041987-cc_CCv0001.pdf 0322 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on August 4, 1987 at 3:00 P.M. There being no quorum present, City Clerk Poyzer recessed the meeting to 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor =_ Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Tim Johnson, Councilmember Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember Dan Rodriguez, Acting City Manager Michael T. Riddell, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Jim Johnson, Redlands Daily Facts John de Leon, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Wormser, followed by the pledge of allegiance. h The new Chief Building Official, Dave Martinez, was introduced f and welcomed as a new member of the City staff. Yoshikazu Masuda was introduced by his host Dr. Burt W. English. Mr. Masuda is visiting Redlands from our Sister City Hino-City, Japan, where he is employed in the Health Department Section of Hino-City Hall. He presented a signature stamp to the City earlier today, and it is now on display in the Japanese showcase in our City Hall. - - ......... I 0321 Resolution Resolution No. 4270, a resolution of the City Council of the No. 4270 City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code directing the 4 Traffic; installation of four pedestrian crosswalks an Industrial Park Drive at Tri-City Drive, was adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of. Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Resolution Resolution No. 4271, a resolution of the City Council No. 471 declaring its intention to vacate a portion of an alley generated by Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 566 Street 566 for a proposed 7,400 square foot multi-tenant light Vacation industrial complex located on the northeast corner of Seventh No. 90 Street and East Stuart Avenue, and setting the public hearing on this alley vacation for August 4, 1987, at 7:00 P.M., was adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Resolution Resolution No. 4273, a resolution of the City Council of the No. 4273 City of Redlands providing for the assessment of costs resulting i from the abatement of weeds which constitute a fire hazard, was Weed adopted by AYE votes of all, present on motion of Councilmember j Abatement Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. The request for authorization of the 1986-87 budget carry-avers and encumbrances was withdrawn from this agenda. Resolution Resolution No. 4275, a resolution of the City Council No. 475 of the City of Redlands setting the special tax for emergency paramedic service, was approved by AYE votes of all present Parame4c on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Tax Johnson. Resolution Resolution No. 4277, a resolution of the City Council of the 3 NO. 477 City of Redlands supporting Assembly Bill No. 1050 - Recreational Trails: Santa Ana River, was adopted by AYE votes AB 10501, of all present on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Refuse ? On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Trucks Johnson, Council approved by AYE votes of all present the purchase of two Craine Carrier Low Entry Model cab and chassis with rapid rail loader body and compactor swinger from Sunnyvale Truck and Equipment Company for the sum of $208,700.00, tax inclusive; and four thousand (4,000) 90-gallon containers from Kirk Rotational Molding Inc. for the sum of $236,000.00, tax inclusive. Purchase of this equipment will facilitate expansion of the Automated Disposal Collection Program. Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of William Enright in the amount of $60.26 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present. x Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember 1 Johnson, the claim of Robert J. Moncada in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected by AYE votes of all present. Funds On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council approved an additional appropriation to Trolleyl purchase the Trolley Car Barn from John Boone for $325,600.00 Gar Barn (including $600.00 in fees), purchase shall include a 21-day first right of refusal for the adjacent property located at 752 East Citrus Avenue, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Pro Tem Larsen NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn 1 ABSENT: Councilmember Beswick 9 t i i I S I 3 4 I S 0323 Minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1987, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANVINC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Environmental Review Committee Notification Process This item was continued to the next meeting when a written report will be provided for Councilmembers. Resolution No. 4276 - Annexation No. 65 - City of Redlands Charter Hospital of Redlands is constructing a 60-bed Psychiatric Hospital on the northwest corner of Iowa Street and Barton Road which has been approved in the County, but will be receiving services from Redlands. The project would be annexed into the City zoned A-1 (Agriculture) District which would allow the facility with a conditional use permit. On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, Resolution No. 4276, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to initiate on its own motion proceedings to annex certain uninhabited territory to be known as Annexation No. 65, was unanimously approved. Tentative Tract No. 13340 - Day Enterprises - Final Approval All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated September 2, 1986, having been complied with, the Planning Division recommended that final approval be given 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 Lugonia Avenue, 1,875 feet west of Wabash Avenue, R-1 Zone. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this recommendation of the Planning Division was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn Parcel Map No. 10807 Graham Stubblefield On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, Parcel Map No. 10807, as required under Conditional Use Permit No. 476 for an auto service center and car wash located on the northeast corner of Texas Street and Colton Avenue, was unanimously approved. Tentative Tract No. 13282 - The Brookshire Company - Final Approval All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated July 15, 1987, having been complied with, the Planning Division recommended that final approval be given Tentative Tract No. 13282, a subdivision to divide approximately 9.6 acres of land into 31 lots for property located on the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Brockton Avenue extended, R-1 Zone. On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, this recommendation of the Planning Division was unanimously approved. Density Bonus Agreement - Sarkaria On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, a Density Bonus Agreement with Daljit, Elaine, and John A. Sarkaria, for an 88-unit apartment project approved under Conditional Use Permit No. 426 for property located on the southwest corner of State and New York Streets, was unanimously approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn 0324 COMMUNICATIONS Monitor ng City Engineer Mutter presented monthly contract monitoring Reports reports on the following projects: Sunnyside Avenue Storm Drain Project, Signal Installation at Citrus Avenue and University Street, Barton Road Median Island Project, Iowa Street Storm Drain Project, Traffic Signal Modifications, Phase II Redevelopment - Orange Street, PSB Offsite Improvements Project, PSB Area Demolition, and the A. K. Smiley Public Library Seismic Retrofit. Councilmember Johnson requested the Engineering Department to look into complaints he has heard about the Sunnyside Avenue Storm Drain. Sludge Municipal Utilities Director Corneille presented information Compost ng about the proposed sludge composting site in San Timoteo Canyon. Site He reviewed the location, the composting process proposed, concerns regarding the operation, the approval process, and County Health conditions. He reported that the owner is willing to come to a Council meeting and make a full presentation if Council desires this. Councilmember Beswick moved to vigorously oppose this application and directed the City Attorney to explore legal opportunities and take whatever legal steps would be necessary and to report back at the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Mr. Dick Hornby from the County Department of Health indicated a facility permit would be required, and that possibly an Environmental Impact Report would be required at this stage. Speaking in opposition of the proposal and on behalf of The Redlands Association was Bill Cunningham. Mr. David Cotea, who is in this business in other communities, noted he had never seen an application slide through the process as quickly as this one had and suggested that the Negative Declaration was based on false information. Mr. Fred Ford noted that there was a need to communicate better ' with the County. Councilmember Beswick's motion then carried unanimously by Council. Skatebo rds Citing numerous incidents with skateboarders using the sidewalks in downtown Redlands, Councilmember Wormser moved to direct staff to post signs, as quickly as possible, to inform the citizens that skateboards and bicycles are not allowed in the downtown area. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Golf Course Councilmember DeMirjyn inquired about the status of the proposed golf course in the northern section of the City. Community Development Director Shaw responded that the plans need further review with the Planning Division for land issues and the Northeast Study Plan. He indicated a schedule could be brought back to the next meeting so that everyone would be aware of the meetings that will be will on this matter. Councilmember Larsen suggested a committee composed of members from the Parks Commission, Recreation Commission, and Open Space Committee be established so that all interested parties could become involved in this matter. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Fee Wai er Mr. Brian Mokern informed Council that he would like to produce a film Sunday, August 9, 1987, at the old train station. He explained that students from UCLA would be doing the filming and that 15-20 people would be involved. He requested a waiver of the filming fees for this project. On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this request was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for No. 2003 Ordinance No. 2003, an ordinance adopting Zone Change No. 312, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E Zone Change (Residential Estate) District for approximately 10 acres of land No. 3121 located on the southwest corner of Fifth Street and La Salle Street. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this change of zone. Susan Rettig, 403 Silvertree Lane, opposed this zone change and informed Council that the surrounding property owners had not been informed that this application had been appealed and were not aware of this public hearing. Councilmember Larsen moved to table this matter and directed staff to notify property owners within 600 feet of the subject property that a public hearing would be held on September 15, 1987. Motion seconded by 0325 0325 Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Council also directed staff to review the notification process at Council level and to consider posting notices on the property. Open Space At this time, Councilmember DeMirjyn stated he did not want to influence the voters on a ballot measure regarding the bond issue for open space, and that was one of his reasons for not signing the ballot statement and argument in favor of the measure. Councilmember Wormser responded to his concern that the park tax was a duplication of monies. Councilmember Beswick stated she felt this bond issue was the only way the City could buy any significant parcels for open space use. Resolut on Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for the No. 4 72 vacation of a portion of an alley generated by Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 566 for a proposed 7,400 Street square foot multi-tenant light industrial complex located on Vacatiozh the northeast corner of Seventh Street and East Stuart Avenue. No. 90 Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this alley vacation. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Resolution No. 4272, a resolution of the City Council ordering the vacation of the above alley, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. BIDS Bid Awe id Bids were opened and publicly declared at 3:00 P.M. on July 29, 1987, by the City Clerk for the Campus/College Replacement Sewer Project; a bid opening report is on file in the office of the Replacement City Clerk. At this time, it is the recommendation of the Project Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is Loant Construction in the amount of $437,589.00 and that it is in the best interest of the City that the contract for the Campus/College Sewer Replacement Project be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Bid A bid was opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. on July 29, Rejecti n 1987, by the City Clerk for the construction of the Immediate Capacity Project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office Immedia a of the City Clerk. At this time, it is the recommendation of Capacit Municipal Utilities Department that this bid be rejected as it Project was 64 percent over the Carollo Engineer's estimate, and that the staff be authorized to review the contract documents and re-bid the project. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded j by Councilmember Wormser, this recommendation was unanimously - approved. _ UNFINIS ED BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1987, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding No. 1987 Chapter 29 to the Redlands Ordinance Code relating to ambulance services, was given its second reading of the title by City Ambulance Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded Service by Councilmember Larsen, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1987 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember DeMirjyn Ordinan a Ordinance No. 1998, an ordinance of the City of Redlands No. 1998 amending Article 144 of the Redlands Ordinance Code relating to fee and service charges for equipment use, banner permit, and Fee and street trees, was given its second reading of the title by Service City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, Charges seconded by Councilmember Larsen, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1988 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: None 0326 Litter Councilmember DeMirjyn stated he wanted to take another look at Control the litter control ordinance as he felt that the carry-out food was the problem and that the merchants should pay for the litter control. It was noted that the take-out restaurants were holding a meeting on Wednesday,- August 5. AS 1488 Councilmember Johnson informed Council that the original bill for the Big Bear Dam has been amended with language that many Big Beax Dam people find objectionable. He will keep Council informed regarding this language and the status of the bill. Council concurred to allow Mr. Johnson to testify in Sacramento on behalf of the City. NEW BU5 NESS senior ; During the past year, a committee made up of representatives Nutriti n from the City, Office on Aging, County Community Services Site Department, and Office of Community Development have been meeting to discuss the siting and funding of a Senior Nutrition Site for the Redlands area. Surveys have been conducted and reports researched which have targeted the central city area as the best location for the proposed site. At this time, funds from various sources have now totaled over $600,000 to develop this facility. Councilmember Larsen moved to authorize the Community Services Director to enter into negotiations with H.G.H. Properties for construction of a Redlands Area Senior Nutrition Site and that the designated area be that area between Sixth and Seventh Streets, north of Redlands Boulevard. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Water Councilmember Larsen moved to appoint Mayor Carole Beswick Distric as the City's representative and Councilmember Barbara Wormser Advisor as the City's appointed alternate to the San Bernardino Valley Commiss'on Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Street Historic Preservation Officer Cozen reported that the City Light currently has 946 of the old short street lights which are Replacements primarily located along older residential streets. Many of the poles are in a state of decay and should be replaced immediately. Residents of the City's two recently-approved Historic and Scenic Districts and the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission have asked that replacement street lights be appropriate to the historic character of Redlands' neighborhoods. Our old nostalgic street lights cannot be found in any other cities, to our knowledge, and represent part of Redlands' unique scenic charm. The Engineering Services Department assisted the Commission by presenting a number of alternatives and solutions to the pole replacement question. After lengthy study, it was the unanimous recommendation of the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission that a mold be purchased by the City duplicating the existing short street light pole and that a replacement program be initiated. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, this recommendation was unanimously approved and the staff authorized to proceed with proposals to purchase a mold for the replacement of the City's old street light poles and begin a repla)qement program by the following vote: AYES: CouAcilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Johnson; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wormser The request to transfer Community Development Block Grant Funds was continued to the next meeting in order to properly notice this matter as a public hearing. Curbsid Councilmember Johnson moved to direct staff to review a curbside Recycli program for Redlands and report back to Council with suggestions for implementation and costs involved. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Latchkey in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, Council- Program member Beswick moved to take action on a matter which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in the Government Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Community Services Director Rodriguez reported about a Latchkey grant application which was brought to 0327 the City's attention by the Child Care Task Force established under the United Way. This program would fit into the operation F of the Community Center and the deadline for filing for the grant funds is August 14, 1987. Councilmember Larsen moved to direct staff to apply for these funds under the School Age s Community Child Care Services Act (Chapter 1026/85), also known as the Roberti "Latchkey" bill (SB 303). Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Resolution A special election was held on July 14, 1987, for Annexation No. 4219 No. 60-A, LAFC No. 2388. Results of that election were as follows: Annexation Total votes cast 504 No. 60-A Total "NO" votes 360 Election Total "YES" votes 144 Turnout Percentage 69.4% t Resolution No. 4279, a resolution of the City Council of the City of. Redlands reciting the fact of the special election held on July 14, 1987, declaring the result, and such other matters as provided by law, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen. Resolution Resolution No. 4282, a resolution of the City Council of the No. 4282 City of Redlands establishing "no parking" zones on the east side of Rossmont Drive from Garden Street to Sunset Drive; '; Traffic along the west side of Kansas Street, south of Orange Avenue, for a distance of 630 feet; and along the east side of Grant Street from 150 feet south of Brookside Avenue to Olive Avenue, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. I Carr ovdrs Council unanimously y a pproved the annual carryovers and and emcumbrances as submitted and authorized the necessary Encumbrances appropriations to the proper funds as indicated on the report dated August 4, 1987, on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen. j 4SB 325 E Council unanimously authorized the filing of a claim for SB 325 ; Funds Street and Road Funds in the amount of $542,632.00 to the Southern California Association of Governments on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Larsen. j Resolution Resolution No. 4283, a resolution of the City of Redlands = Mo. 42#83 levying the property tax to fund $48,300.00 of the Sewer Bond Debt Service for the fiscal year 1987-88, was unanimously Sewer Tax approved on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen. ! Surplus ; Management Services Director Kassel explained that two lots at Property the north terminus of Oxford and Lombard Drives are now serving E as an unpaved cross street or alley between the two streets, and i complaints have been received of dust being raised by the vehicles driving on the unpaved portions of the lot. It is recommended that the City declare Lots 15 and 28, Tract ' No. 2861, surplus to the needs of the City and to authorize their sale at the appraised value set by Stafford Appraisal Service on July 10, 1987. On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, this recommendation was unanimously approved. i Resolution Resolution No. 4284, a resolution of the City Council of the i No. 42y84 City of Redlands establishing speed limits on Highland Avenue between Ford Street and Serpentine Drive, was unanimously Traffic i adopted on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by c Councilmember Larsen. k Traffic ! Councilmember Johnson requested a traffic engineering study be ; Studies conducted for the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Ramona Drive and that the Traffic Commission review the possible need for stop signs at this intersection as soon as possible. Councilmember DeMirjyn asked that a study also be conducted for the intersection of Phelan and University Street for the same purpose. E C E k i i f t 0325 Arts Ce ter On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Feasibi ity Johnson, Council approved hiring the firm of Theater Projects Study Consultants to perform a market feasibility study for a proposed construction/renovation of a Redlands performing/visual arts center as directed by City Council in December, 1986, and authorized an additional appropriation of $40,000.00 from the General Reserves for this purpose. This action was approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn Council recessed at 9:14 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 9:40 P.M. Referring to a letter in the "Our Readers Say" column in tonight's Redlands Daily Facts, Councilmember Johnson explained his reasoning for voting to exempt a project from the southeast moratorium in that he felt the moratorium was subject to litigation since it was approved by only three votes. He felt Council had gone the third mile to protect the citizens of Redlands from litigation by their action at the last Council meeting. Council recessed at 9:50 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, and impending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the impending portion of the closed session. No report was expected following the closed session. Next regular meeting, August 18, 1987. Z,- ATTEST: Mayor ity 1 rk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 f