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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110591_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 5 1991, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Carole Beswick, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Swen Larson, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Dallas Holmes, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Steven Church, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Milson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 8, 1991,. October 15, 1991, and October 22, 1991, were approved as submitted, and the regular meeting of October 15, 1991,. were approved as amended. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - October 22, 1991 On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received. Variance No. 494 - Delmar and Cheree Aitken The Planning Commission denied the request for a variance from Section 18.36.070 of the Redlands Municipal Code to permit in excess of the allowable lot coverage for property located at 310 Westwood Drive at their meeting of October 22, 1991. Mr. and Mrs. Aitken submitted a letter dated October 29, 1991, indicating they desired to appeal this decision and felt the City Council should waive the appeal fee based on comments from several Planning Commissioners. City Attorney Holmes reminded Councilmembers the Municipal Code does not have any provision for waiver of fees, but that the City Council was allowed to set its own public hearing on this matter. Councilmember Milson moved to set this application for Variance No. 494 for a public hearing before the City Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Appointment- Councilmember Beswick moved to appoint James L. Gile to the Parking Advisory Board to complete a term which will expire April 18, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Gas Company-A letter from Local 132, representing employees of the Southern California Gas Company was received requesting the City Council to join other cities in the Inland Empire in passing a resolution calling for the continued operation of the Southern California Gas Company's branch service office in San Bernardino. The City Council acknowledged receipt of this request and ordered it filed. Reports - Councilmembers reported on meetings attended since the last Council meeting including: the Annual League of California Cities historic area who will be submitting a proposal for a specific plan in the near future, the I-10 Beautification Committee; the Senior Citizens Center Location Committee; and Parks Commission. Mrs. Milson attended the open house for the new Lockhead facility at Norton Air Force Base. Mr. DeMirjyn reported about discussion with a golf course; he also reported that two gas lights will be installed for the Smiley Brothers statue. Mrs. Beswick reported that Air Quality District selection committee will meet later this week to select her replacement on the board. Council recessed at 3:30 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:32 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters 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 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeals - Variances Nos. 491-492 -Pavilion at Redlands, Limited Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider appeals to the decisions of the Planning Commission on the following applications: Variance No. 491, a request for a variance from Section 15.36.260(0 of the Redlands Municipal Code in order to permit a 450 square foot freeway-oriented freestanding sign for the same above- referenced property. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this appeal. The sign consultant Earl Charles indicated he was available to answer questions. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Beswick moved to approve Variance No. 491 based on the following findings: I. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do no apply generally to other properties or uses in the same vicinity and zone since there are two major tenants in excess of 50,000 square feet of floor area; 2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone district,but which is denied to the property in question; 3. That the granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the vicinity; and 4. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Councilmember Beswick moved to approve Variance No. 492 based upon the following findings. 1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other properties or uses in the same vicinity and zone since there are two major tenants in excess of 50,000 square feet of floor area; 2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone district, but which is denied to the property in question; 3. That the granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the vicinity; and 4. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. CDBG Funds -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Family Service Association of Redlands' Computer Data Base Project to Project Home Again. At this time, the Family Service Association is not in need of funds for the purchase of the computer. The Home Again Project needs additional funding to complete basic construction that includes: men and women's bathrooms, handicap access ramps, electrical and plumbing work. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Larson moved to approve the reprogramming of$5,461.00 of 1990-91 Community Development Block Grant funds from the Family Service Association of Redlands Computer Data Base Project to the Home Again Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 4803 - Street Vacation No. 1.00 -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for the vacation of a portion of a sidewalk located between 160 8 and 1616 Smiley Heights Drive. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this sidewalk vacation. Eric D. Herbert, one of the subject property owners, indicated his support for the approval of this resolution. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed, and Resolution No. 4803, a resolution of the City of Redlands finding that a portion of a certain sidewalk is unnecessary for present or prospective purposes and ordering the vacation of said portion (Street Vacation No. 100), was unanimously adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Airport Lease Amendment- The request that the City Council consider approval of an amendment to the Master Lease Agreement with Redlands Aviation Corporation (RACOR) at the Redlands Municipal Airport was continued to this date. This amendment extends control of the airport lobby by the City for eighteen months, with an option for another year; provides for the lease of the airport manager's office in the airport lobby; and establishes janitorial requirements for maintenance of the public lobby by Redlands Aviation Corporation. The Airport Advisory Board recommended that this amendment not be approved and that the City discontinue control of the airport lobby. Members of the Airport Advisory Board Ted Thompson and Scott Showler explained their recommendation indicating they felt RACOR should take over the responsibilities of maintaining the lobby. Following discussion, Councilmember Beswick moved to refer this matter back to the Airport Advisory Board for further study. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2172 - Excavation and Grading- Ordinance No. 2172, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, Appendix Chapter 70, involving excavation and grading as adopted by reference of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Beswick, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Following brief discussion, Ordinance No. 2172 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Beswick, Cunningham, Larson, Milson; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS Solid Waste Ordinance - Public Works Director Mutter explained the Solid Waste Task Force prepared a draft revised solid waste ordinance and recommended to the Public Works Commission that the existing ordinance be revised and updated. The Public Works Commission reviewed the Task Force recommendation on October 21, 1991,. and agreed with the Task Force. Staff concurred that the Redlands Municipal Code, Title 13, Division IV, Chapters 13.64 through 13. 80 should be revised to reflect the appropriate changes in operations and regulations. Staff further recommended that these changes be made after completion of the Source Reduction and Recovery Element and the Solid Waste Master Plan,both due for completion in January of 1992. Councilmember Beswick moved to direct staff to prepare a revised solid waste ordinance to incorporate all changes regarding current operating procedures, recycling requirements and regulatory compliance as recommended by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. The following items were acted upon during the afternoon session: Resolution No. 4805 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4805, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulartions pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: establish a no parking zone on the north side of Cypress Avenue, west of Roosevelt Road for a distance of 65 feet and establish a bus loading zone in front of Redlands Day Nursery located at 1.041. East Brockton Avenue. Resolution No. 4809 -Compost Project - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4809, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the siting of the Chino Basin Municipal Water District manure/sludge co-composting project. Agreement-Radio System - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved an agreement for the operation and use of the San Bernardino County 800 MHz radio communication system and authorized a five-year lease/purchase agreement with Motorola corporation for the necessary radio equipment. Encumbrance -Funds - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously approved the appropriation of all 1990- 91 year-end encumbrances. Funds - Print Shop -Following brief discussion, Councilmember Beswick moved to authorize an additional appropriation not to exceed $23,000 plus tax to purchase an Itek Mega plate maker for the Print Shop. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Street Funds -On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously authorized the filing of a claim for Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 8 Street and Road Funds, in the amount of$217,500 to Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). Personnel Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously authorized the City manager to enter into an agreement with Management and Personnel Systems, Inc. for the general management in-basket test rental and security for professional, mid-management and management positions. Business License Inspector- On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$6,600 in the General Fund for the non-salary costs of the Business License Inspector and to budget an additional $6,600 for Business Tax Revenue for the 1991-92 fiscal year. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 10:00 A.M. on November 1.2, 1991, in City Hall, 30 Cajon Street, Redlands. Next regular meeting,November 12, 1991.