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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04051988-cc_CCv0001.pdf t r;, 04 14 i, 17 �1 4i1 f t>) O S� t I >r { ;U, i"t� 7 ly rt y1S6{ ,1 r, r�o v } MIND' ES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 5, 1988, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor Barbara C. Wormser, Mayor Pro Tem Charles C. DeMirjyn, Councilmember �r'ts h Tim Johnson, Councilmember @?�f (Arrived at 9:15 P.M.) William E. Cunningham, Councilmember 11a IBJ John E. Holmes, City Manager `d' Dallas Holmes, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk John de Leon, The Sun 1s'( Jan Englebretson, Redlands Daily Facts ABSENT None t, ;,; , 0415 4, _ _ _.. _ .. t The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Wormser followed by the pledge of allegiance. r Happy birthday wishes were extended to The Sun reporter John da Lean with the audience joining Councilmembers in singing "Happy Birthday" to him. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 15, 1958, the regular meeting of March 15, 1955,and the adjourned regular meeting of March 24, 1988, were approved 4 as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. , l RI SEN CATIONS Church S`trc(A Students from Franklin Elementary School were present at this meeting to request ri the, City's assistance for a crosswalk, flashing yellow warning lights, and a crossing uard on Church Street under the freeway bridge. Several weeks ago Javier Padilla, a first grade student at Franklin, was critically injured while crossing Church Street on his way to school. Speaking on behalf of the students was Kim Johnston, Student Body President, and Lori Summers, Student Body Secretary. The students were cautioned that it was also their responsibility to cross the streets safely and were urged to cross Church Street at Colton Avenue where there are traffic lights. Their request was referred to the Traffic Commission for their study and report. 1195 Hazardorls Mr, Ken Jeske, County Environmental Health Services, presented detailed information Waste Plan about the proposed Hazardous Waste Plan. The Committee is looking forward to receiving comments from the Council and general public and will return to Council for action later this summer. Mayor Beswick asked that a discussion be held at the next meeting in regards to blastic and styrofoam containers. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Me asuro N V;s ting Applualions Continued Community Development Director Shaw reported that staff re-examined vesting criteria as instructed at the March 15, 1988 Gouneil meeting relating to evaluation of final discretionary approval Staff recommends that Council not revise vesting criteria related to evaluation of final discretionary approval to include projects with partial t Residential Development Allocations, but instead allow these projects to be given equal C � t priority for building permits as vested projects once allocations have been awarded. Representing Tract No. 13044, Pulsar Development, Attorney Charles Graeber felt this tract should be treated as a unit and as such he felt it qualified for vesting and would not violate Measure N. Noting he had submitted a letter to City Manager Holmes earlier, he requested this application be continued to April 19, 1985, to allow further study of the information he had submitted. Shirley Moore explained what she conceived to be the intent of Sections 3, 6, and 17 of Measure N and urged Council not to look for loopholes in the initiative. Robert v Dilger felt the folks on the street need to receive better communication and education about the:, vesting procedures. Mayor Beswick stated it hurt to hear the word "loophole" used in these Chambers as she felt the Council was trying very hard to address this �. I legal issue; she wished the writers of the initiative had clearly stated their intent in the initiative as litigation is stalking the Council from both sides her- use the initiative does not ,, dress, the issue clearly. Responding to a statement made by Mrs. Moore about the number of vested units approved thus far, Community Development Director Shaw reported that the totals were as follows; 475 vested units outside the City and 63;3 inside the City making a total of 1,1.08. Mayor Beswick thanked him for this clarification. r Councilme.mber Cunningham then moved to continue the vesting application for Tract No. 13044 as requested by the applicant's representative. Motion seconded by i t Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. City Attorney Holmes reviewed his perceptions of the guidelines needed for implementation of Measure N. Documents will be prepared for a public hearing at the next meeting and public notices will be printed in the local newspapers in accordance with Section 16 of the initiative. i y 4 a r Tentative Tract No 13294 Steven SellingerlGabel,Cook and Becklund It is recommended Council accept the Planning Commission report on Tentative Tract No. 13294, an application for the subdivision of 260 acres into 304 lots for property generally located 1,260 feet south of Sunset Drive, southeaster) of Ed emont Drive g' Y Y g: and 1,320 feet north of Live Oak Canyon Road, and seta public hearing on same within 30 days. Councilmember Wormser moved to accept the Planning Commission report on the application for Tentative Tract No. 13294. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of all present. Councihriember Wormser moved to hold a public hearing on this application on April 19, 1988, at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carrier) by AYE votes a � of all, present. r Tentative Tract No. 12968 -- Donald F. Buhler Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to approve the Environmental Review Gommittee's Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract No. 12968 for the subdivision of approximately Of 30 acres into 172 lots for property located at 140 West Pioneer 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 Gouncilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present. Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the California Government NEW VV ' Code, Tentative Tract No. 12968 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 V 66474 exist on this map; 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 Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code; and deleting Building and Safety Requirements Nos. 1 and 2, and deleting Planning and Community Development f Requirement No. 8 as they are no longer necessary. Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 12968 based on the findings of The. Planning Commission " and subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 8, 1988. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by ASE votes of all present. : Revised Allocation Point System _ 91. - Gommunity Development Director Shaw responded to a letter dated March 30, 1988, from the law firm of Reynolds, Raider & Bawden. Mr. Shaw reported that staff is in the process of making revisions to the Allocation Point System and this is presently scheduled for reconsideration by the City Council on April 19, 1988 Responding to the question of timing of the award of the fourth quarter of 1987 allocations, Mr. Shaw r indicated the fourth quarter allocations will be awarded once a revised allocation point ' system is approved by Council and the projects have been reviewed with respect to the revised point system. Mr. Shaw expects this to be done in two - four weeks. He recommended the first quarter allocations for 1988 be delayed until at least June, S 1988, so that the City can ascertain the volume of development, the number of vested projects having an immediate right to build, and the number of non vested but allocated projects which may be requesting building permits this year. Historic and Scenic Districts Street Signs Preservation Officer Cozen presented a rendering of the street signs the Historic and A ! Scenic Preservation Commission ties unanimously recommended approval for use at i the major entrances to the City's Historic Districts, On motion of Councilmeaaber DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the proposed street signs were approved by AYE votes of all present. General Plan Consultant A selection committee composed of Councilmember Wormser, Planning Commissioner ' Ray Alexander, City Manager Holmes, Planning Director Shaw City Engineer Mutter, Utilities Director Corneille, and Redlands 2000 Land Use Representative John Mirau recommended acceptance of consultant services for the Redlands General Plan Update as proposed by Blayney Dyett, Urban and Regional Planners. Councilmember j Cunningham expressed concern that he was not informed enough to make a decision a1 on this matter at this time; therefore, on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded z" by Councilmember Wormser, this item was continued to April 19, 1988. wa Convenience Stores 35 -- Noting that two more convenience stores were proposed on Colton Avenue, Mayor. I Beswick asked that a discussion be scheduled on the next agenda to address this 2 issue. ; } 02 _ 04 1" w COMMUNICATIONS €onteniil Park Community Services Director Rodriguez reviewed the preliminary work being done 112t I and Golf Course:, for Centennial Park and the golf course. It is expected that groundbreaking for 12 Centennial Park will occur in the fall. Monitoring City Engineer Mutter presented the monthly contract monitoring reports for the: 13 Reports projects currently under construction administration by the Engineering Services Department. Presentation of the conceptual plan for the Trolley Car Barn was continued. Davis Bill In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), Gouncilmember Beswick moved to take action on the Davis Bill, a matter which arose subsequent to the agenda i being posted as specified in the Government Code. &lotion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Councilmember Cunningham moved to vigorously oppose the Davis Bill and communicate our concerns with neighboring 1 communities. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormscr and carried by AYE votes t' of all present. Council recessed at 5:23 P.M. to a Redevelopment. Agent} meeting and reconvened at 5:24 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose: of discussing property acquisition with our negotiator and pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the pending litigation portion of the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:10 P.M. 1988 Annual Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation and the 1988 Annual Housing Award to Housing Award Mr. Bernard Heuvelhorst in recognition of his dedicated service to the welfare of our community in the field of improving housing conditions, N Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation designating April 14, 1988, as a Day of t Remembrance of Victims of the Nazi Holocaust, known internationally as Yom Hashoah, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and in the hope that we will strive always to overcome prejudice and inhumanity through education, vigilance and resistance. Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation designating the month of April as Earthquake a Preparedness Month and encouraged all citizens to increase their knowledge and �i awareness of proper safety measures to follow before, during and after an earthquake. Mojave County Representatives from the Mojave County Proponents and the No On Mojave Committee Eel. a; presented information regarding the proposed formation of Mojave County which will be on the June 7, 1988, ballot. ,t ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR S" Billing Dispute Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, 108 West Cypress Avenue, again asked Council to restore their water service as they continued to contend they did not owe the City for disposal charges. Finance Director Kaenel reported the Davis' had still not applied for relief x nor done anything since their last appearance at a Council meeting and there was stili an outstanding balance due on their municipal utilities bill. Following a heated exchange of words, Council briefly recessed at 7:27 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CDBG Funds Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish an allocation prioritization for the 1988-91 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Associate Planner Morrison reported the City received 13 project proposals for the 1988-89 a funding cycle. Ten of these project proposals are eligible for CDBG funding under °n< Y 1 ] P P g� 6 the current H.U.D. regulations. The ten eligible proposals have a ictal estimated cost of 8819,1.79.00; our base allocation this year is only $215,460.00. Following „a discussion Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to approve the prioritization of funding for the 1988-89 Community Development Block Grant Funds allocations as follows: Referral Service, East Valley United Way, $22,179.00; Child Care Playground, First t Step Child Development Center, $10,500.00; Street Lights, City of Redlands, $32,000.00; Historic Preservation, City of Redlands, $46,281.00; Site Acquisition and Parking Lot, City of Redlands, $74,500.O0: Administrative Support, City of Redlands, i10,000,00; and Parking Lot Acquisition, City of Redlands, $20,000.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all present, sr Councilmember Cunningham asked the City to apply for CDBG funds next year for northside alley improvements. a 7OINT P1;BLIC HEARING Redlands, A joint public hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City Professional of Redlands was continued and re-advertised for this time and place to consider for Properties the purposes of redevelopment as a commercial development, the disposition and sale of real property to Redlands Professional Properties, Ltd. Mayor Beswick declared yis ; o it the meeting open as a public hearing on this matter. Acting Director McMonemy reported that Redlands Professional Properties, Ltd. had proposed to construct on r' the east: side of North Sixth Street one-story retail/office complex of approximately 22 000 square feet. Presently the lands are for sale on the open market: and consequently 019 no Disposition and Development Agreement is necessary at this time. It is.recommended .. the proposed agre.ement and public hearing be discontinued This recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present and the proposed agreement and public hearing were discontinued. 1 FIDS s.i �. Contract Award Bids were opened and publicly declared on March 29, 1988, by the City Clerk fora 2 � drilling contract for the airport and Chruch Street Landfill monitoring wells; a bid Monitorfiopening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this time, 11 is the F Wells recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is Pioneer Drilling, Redlands, in the amount of $43,820.00 and that it is in the best interest of the City that the contract for the drilling contract for the airport and e Church.. Street landfill monitoring wells be awarded to said firm. On motion of a' Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present. UNFINI311ED BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 2015, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending No. 2015 the Redlands Municipal Code to regulate smoking in public places and places of employment i and repealing Ordinance No. 1976, was given its second reading of the title by City Smoking Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Couriciimember ' Regulations DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 2015 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick , NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson Ordinan6e Ordinance No. 2025, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1995 No. 2025 relating to flood damage prevention, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Flood Damage Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 2025 was Prevention adopted on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ` ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson y y° Rates and Municipal Utilities Director Corneille reported that his department is completing the Charges yearly update of water and wastewater rates and charges. This year, staff is utilizing r Update the two rate models developed during our 1986 rates studies to update the rates, r� Presentation of the rate update and recommended revised fees and charges were made. A summary report for Council's review was made available and a public P hearing on these rates and charges will be hold at the next Council meeting. a i West For n Utilities Director Corneille reported he and Finance Director Kaenel met with residents y Sewers on West Fern Avenue and Bellevue and presented refined cost estimates to install sewers in their neighborhoods. He reported that many felt it was still too costly and still felt the City owed them sewers. They requested the City re-survey they a neighborhoods without the bond issuance costs and with paying costs up front (on f the 80/20 plan), Mr. Corneille will keep Council apprised of the situation. m NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 2022, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands 0,11 No. 2022 Municipal Code relating to Garbage and .Solid Waste, was presented at this meeting. Council was upset to see that Solid Waste Systems Manager Davis had changed the Carbage and frequency of residential collection to a minimum of once each week and ordered that Solid Waite collection remain at a minimum of twice each week. It was suggested that a section be included for the "blue curb policy" that the division uses for the elderly and handicapped residents. Placement of the receptacles 50 feet From the property line • needed clarification and the equity problem of the automated service also needed to a s be addressed t . i" Mr. Claude.Johnson presented a number of comments on this proposed ordinance which m he found disturbing and problems he has encountered with the new automated service. A copy of his comments is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Councilmember Johnson entered the Chambers at 9:15 P.M. ;� i 0414 IS Ri t� Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to continue Ordinance No. 2022 as he was not:satisfied JQI with the proposed document, Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormsor and carried unanimously. Council also directed a survey by neighborhood be conducted regarding ." Choice of service. Park and'Open Community Services Director Rodriguez reported that the Parks Commission has been Space Fees reviewing and revised the recommendation and survey to increase Developer's Fees for parks, open space and recreation purposes. At the meeting of the Parks Commisison on March 10, 1988, the following fees were recommended: Commercial/Industrial: $.14/square foot; Multifamily dwelling units and mobilehomes (flat fee): $1,OOOtdwelling unit; and single family dwelling: 1 percent of permit value. At this time, the Parks Commission and staff recommended that the collected fees not be divided into separate a accounts, but rather designate one account for Parks and another for Open Space. F As the Five-Year Plan is realized along with opportunities to acquire and develop lands, then a decision can be made by Council to utilize the funds for Parks or Open r t ' Space. A proposed ordinance is being prepared by the City Attorney and will be presented to Council in the near future. A report on statewide fees will also be presented for Council's information. Ns Mayor Beswick asked that appointments to the Redevelopment Advisory Board be continued. Council concurred with this request. s t Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, claim of Scott Waller in the amount of $45.00 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present. r Claim On motion of Cauuclmember Wormscr, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the claim of Anton Wailer in the amount of $30,000.00 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present. Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmomber Cunningham, the claim of Herb Weinper in the amount of $2,000,000.00 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present. Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the claim of California Casualty in the amount of $287.88 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present. tt- Claim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the -' claim of Susan Guerrero in the amount of $1,000,000.00 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present, r Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, No, 4357 Resolution No. 4357, a resolution of the City Council declaring its intention to vacate Street Vacation a portion of Kansas Street, south of Orange Avenue, and setting the public hearing INo. 3.i' un this street vacation for April 19, 1988, at 7:00 P.M„ was adopted by AYE votes I'M of all present. Resolution On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Resolution No. 4350 No. 4359, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a 20 mile per hour speed zone on Fern Avenue between Terracina Boulevard and a point Traffic 300 feet west of the most westerly driveway to the Redlands Community Hospital, was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn ge NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councitmembers Beswick, Cunningham (Because of possible conflicts of interest) j ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson Funds On motion of Councilmember. Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council approved by AYE votes of all present an additional appropriation in the amount ' y Property `Faxes $7,978.97 from the Reserve for Park Groves Account for the payment of property taxes for five parcels of city-owned groves. j ResoIutiein On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, No. 4367 Resolution No. 4361, a resolution supporting legislation for congressional authorization " All American to line portions of the All American Canal and the: Coachella Branch, was adopted by � Canal AYE votes of all present. Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember. Cunningham, No. 4360 Resolution No. 4360, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the application for Grant Funds under the Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open - Grant Foods Space and Recreation Program for Clement Junior High School/Park Lighting Improvements. was approved by AYE votes of all present. rr �: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:46 P.M. Next regular meeting April 19, 1988. ATTEST' f a T ty Clem - Mayor of the, City oRedlands