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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012192_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 January 21, 1992, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember Jim Foster, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Steven Church, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Larson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1992, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission.Actions - January 14, 1992 On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received. COMMUNICATIONS Mortgage Revenue Bonds Mr. Albert Shen,H & S Development of California, Inc.,requested Council to consider conceptual approval for processing Mortgage Revenue Bonds through the State for Tract No. 13586, an 85-unit townhouse project. If conceptual approval is granted, a public hearing will be held prior to final approval at which time citizens will have the opportunity to express their feelings. Councilmember Larson moved to grant conceptual approval for the processing of Mortgage Revenue Bonds for this project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Mobilehome Park Rent Mrs. Helen Alexander, resident of Lugonia Fountains Mobilehome Park on Lugonia Avenue, informed Council of an error made in the rent increase approved under Chapter 5.48 of the Redlands Municipal Code and requested that the park owners be notified of this error. Following discussion, Councilmember Milson moved to direct staff to notify the park owners by letter of this error and make sure it is not compounded with future rent increases and request redress. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Energy Feasibility Study John Buckingham and Chuck Webb of Honeywell made a lengthy presentation regarding their preliminary submittal of a Municipal Services Energy Conservation Program proposal. This program is designed to enable the City to upgrade various electrical mechanical systems throughout the Municipal Utilities Department to improve operating efficiencies, reduce consumption of energy and water, improve associated maintenance and reduce service costs. Councilmember Foster moved to authorize staff to issue a letter of intent which authorizes Honeywell to proceed forward and prepare a final proposal covering energy conservation, equipment retrofits and maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, irrigation and HVAC equipment for the City of Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Park Fees Mr. Gene Hinkle informed Councilmembers his family has held an annual picnic in Sylvan Park for many years. Reservations for the tables they will use now cost over$70.00 and he felt this was too high and requested relief. To respond to this request and similar requests coming forward, Councilmember Larson directed staff to schedule on the next City Council agenda a policy decision of park reservation fees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Councilmembers reported on various meetings they have attended recently including League of California Cities, Airport Land Use Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Omnitrans and SANBAF. Council recessed at 4:20 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:21 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition, 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 7:05 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No.4836 Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the recommendation of the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission to designate the following as a Historic and Scenic District: All properties within the boundaries as shown in Resolution No. 4836, Exhibit A(Map of Smiley Park Neighborhood, Historic and Scenic District No. 8, December 1991) and listed in Resolution No. 4836, Exhibit B (Smiley Park Neighborhood Historic and Scenic District No. 8, Legal Descriptions). Historic & Scenic District No. 8 Noting a potential conflict of interest as he owned property within the proposed district, Councilmember Cunningham left the dias and did not participate in this matter. Community Development Director Shaw presented a summary of the Commission's findings: The district clearly meets the criteria as required by the Redlands Municipal Code; the district has overwhelming support among the property owners; there is no significant opposition to the district from the property owners; designation of the district is consistent with the General. Plan of the City of Redlands and with Chapter 2.62 of the Redlands Municipal Code; and the proposed boundaries of the district do not include any property owned by the adjacent churches or the Beaver Medical Clinic. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Speaking in favor of approval of the designation of Historic and Scenic District No. 8 were: Jon Harrison,Brian Clary, Kristen Bjorklund, Frank G. Manley,Nina Russo, Steve Mason, Cliff Alexander, Gary Heroneme, Dora W. Morris, Glen Heavilin, Dennis Wagner, Steve Spiller, Joanne Murdoch, Robert Meals, Bettina McLeod, Charles Convis, Scott Benart, Jeff Capen, Tom Murdoch, Tom Atchley, Ruth Cook and Curtiss B. Allen. Opposed to the formation of this historic and scenic district were: Gregory Garcia, Fred Hollaus, Bill Wade and Chuck Alexander. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed at 8:20 P.M. Following discussion, Councilmember Milson moved to continue this matter to February 18, 1992, directed that the Planning Commisssion review the recommendation, and directed that contiguous properties on Eureka Street from the Post Office to the Redlands Bowl be deleted from the district boundaries as requested by the property owners. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Milson,Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cunningham Appeal Minor Exception Permit No. 82 -David Gusseck Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider an appela to a Planning Commission decision regarding the placement of a combination wrought iron and block fence and a solid block wall higher than permitted by Code within the required front yard setback area for property located at 361 Franklin Avenue, R-E Zone. Community Development Director Shaw explained that the Advisory Committee on Fences reviewed this application to allow the placement of a combination wrought iron and block fence and solid block wall higher than permitted by Code within the required front yard setback area for property at 361 Franklin Avenue after the combination fence had been erected without a permit. The Committee denied this request and recommended that the applicant make the necessary fence corrections to bring this proposal into compliance with Code requirements. The Planning Commission upheld the decision and findings of the Advisory Committee on November 12, 1991. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing. The applicant, David Gusseck, informed Councilmembers he had removed portions of the existing fence and that no section is higher than 32 inches at this time, and that he is prepared to abide by all the Code requirements except the height requirements. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Cunningham moved to uphold the appeal and approve this request with the following conditions: 1. Applicant to submit all required information to the Building and Safety Department for their review. 2. Obtain all necessary permits as required by the Building and Safety Department. 3. Construct proposed combination wrought iron and block according to Code. This includes proper footings. 4. The proposed combination wrought iron and block fence shall have a maximum height of 5 feet. Height shall be measured from ground level on street side(Franklin Avenue and Oak Street). Fence shall consist of 2 to 3 feet of block base with the remainder in wrought iron material (maximum height 5 feet). 5. Remove solid block wall fronting on Oak Street and replace with fencing as described in previous condition(No. 4). 6. Retain and maintain existing trees along both street frontages. These trees will soften the effect of the proposed fencing. 7. Submit all proper information to the Building and Safety Department relative to the water feature currently under construction. 8. Remove all rubbish behind solid block wall fronting on Oak Street. 9. Block portion of the fence shall be stuccoed and painted in a collor to compliment the existing structures on-site. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Appeals Street Vacation No. 102 - Lot Line Adjustment No. 311 -I. Feldkam Appellant Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider appeals to the Planning Commission decisions to deny the following applications: Street Vacation No. 102, the vacation of an alley located between Garden and Dwight Streets, 425 feet northerly of Elizabeth Street, and Lot Line Adjustment No. 311 for property located between Garden and Dwight Streets. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Urging approval of these applications were: Perrie Mundy, Randy Buckmiller and Dr. Feldkamp. On behalf of several property owners, Jeff Rowan urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny these applications. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Foster moved to uphold the street vacation appeal and directed staff to prepare a resolution of intent to vacate for the February 4, 1992, Council meeting and set the public hearing for the following meeting, and to continue the appeal on the lot line adjustment to February 1.8, 1992.. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn. NOES: Councilmembers Cunningham, Milson The meeting briefly recessed at 9:30 P.M. and reconvened at 9:35 P.M. at which time Mayor DeMirjyn was not present. CDBG Funds Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds from. Street Lighting Phase 11 Program and Historic Preservation Loan to the Senior Nutrition Center Facility. At this time,it was recommended by staff to continue this item to February 18, 1992,when a recommendation pertaining to the Senior Nutrition Center will be presented. Mayor Pro Tem Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Mr. Tony Martinez urged Councilmembers not to delete the street lighting program as he felt the street lights were more important than the Senior Nutrition Center. Supporting this request, Councilmember Cunningham moved to retain the Street Lighting Phase II Program as designated. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Milson,Foster NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember DeMirjyn Councilmember Foster moved to continue the public hearing on the Historic Preservation. Loan portion of the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant Funds to February 18, 1992, as recommended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Larson, Cunningham, Milson, Foster NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember DeMirjyn Mayor DeMirjyn returned to the Council Chambers. Waste Management Plan Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the City of Redlands Source Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. It was noted that another public hearing and a resolution are required for adoption of this element and plan at which time a staff recommendation will be pertinent. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and no action was taken at this meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commission Policy At the request of the City Council, staff prepared a proposal concerning restructuring of boards and commissions. Councilmember Larson moved to continue this matter. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2179 Ordinance No. 2179, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 18.156 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 217 relating to permitted square footage for second dwelling units, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Second Dwelling Units A motion to adopt this ordinance failed; Councilmember Cunningham then moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2179 with additional language requiring an annual occupancy verification form and staff review to assure that it can be properly integrated into the neighborhood fabric, and lay over under the rules with second reading scheduled for February 4, 1992. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS The following matters were acted upon during the afternoon session: Reports The monthly contract monitoring reports updated to January 13, 1992, for projects currently being administered by the Public Works Department were presented. The report format has been revised on new projects in order to provide additional cost information. Also included was a report for Citywide project prioritization of all active capital improvement projects included in the 1991-92 fiscal year budget and scheduled for administration by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Resolutions Nos. 4823-4825 Landscape Maintenance District On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council approved Resolution No. 4823, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, instituting proceedings, appointing an engineer of work, ordering the preparation of an engineer's report indicating the proposed boundaries of an annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and providing for other engineering services in the matter of the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, with Councilmember Foster voting NO. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council approved Resolution No. 4824, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, of preliminary approval of engineer's report for Annexation No. 7 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, with Councilmember Foster voting NO. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council approved Resolution No. 4825, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to order the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, an assessment district; declaring the work to be of more local that ordinary public benefit; specifying the exterior boundaries of the area to be annexed to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and to be assessed the cost and expense thereof, designating said annexation as Annexation No. 7 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; determining that these proceedings shall be taken pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and offering a time and place (February 4, 1992, at 7:00 P.M.) for hearing objections thereto, with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Resolutions Nos. 4827-4829 Street Lighting District On motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council approved Resolution No. 4827, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, instituting proceedings appointing an engineer of work, and ordering the preparation of an engineer's report in the matter of the annexation to Street Lighting District No. 1 (M/S 213, M/S 211, CUP 559, CRA 636, CRA 546, CRA 641, CRA 640, CUP 562 and CUP 548), with Councilmember Foster voting NO. On motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council approved Resolution No. 4828, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, of preliminary approval of engineer's report for Annexation No. 4 to Street Lighting District No. 1, with Councilmember Foster voting NO. On motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council approved Resolution No. 4829, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, declaring its intention to order an annexation to Street Lighting District No. 1, an assessment district; declaring the work to be of more local than ordinary public benefit; specifying the exterior boundaries of the area to become Annexation No. 4 to Street Lighting District No. 1 and to be assessed the cost and expense thereof; designating said annexation as Annexation No. 4 to Street Lighting District No. 1; determining that these proceedings shall be taken pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and offering a time and place (.February 4, 1992, at 7:00 P.M.) for hearing objections thereto,with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Development Transfer On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved the transfer of Residential Development Allocations for Tract No. 10179 (RDA 87-II-4) from the Brookshire Company to the Hill Williams Development Corporation. Subordination Agreement On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a subordination agreement for 110 Franklin Avenue as requested by Rolf A. and Susan K. Neuschaefer. Medical Director On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council unanimously approved the appointment of Tammi Thomas, M.D. as medical director to direct and advise on Fire Department programs of paramedicine, fire suppression,hazardous materials, and disaster preparedness and assist the City in its continuing efforts to improve emergency medical procedures. Dr. Thomas was introduced to Councilmembers at the beginning of the 7:00 P.M. session at which time she said she was looking forward to working with the Redlands Fire Department. Appointment On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson„ Council unanimously appointed Dee Ann Milson as the City Council representative to serve on the Board of Directors under the CONFIRE Joint Powers Authority and designated the City Manager as the alternate representative. Appointment On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously appointed William Cunningham as the City of Redlands representative and Jim Foster as the alternate for the Water Policy Advisory Commission. Resolution No. 4838 Landscape Maintenance District On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4838, a resolution. of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, ordering the preparation of an engineer's report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for fiscal year 1.992-93. Resolution No. 4839 Street Lighting District On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4839, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, California, ordering the preparation of an engineer's report for Street Lighting District No. 1 for fiscal year 1992-93. Resolution No. 4840 Environmental Health Services On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4840, a resolution of the City of Redlands redesignating the Department of Environmental Health Services as the local enforcement agency for solid waste issues in this jurisdiction in compliance with AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. Resolution No. 4843 Wabash Avenue Agreement On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4843, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, authorizing the Mayor to act for and on behalf of said City in the execution of a State- Local Entity Master Agreement under State Senate Bill 300 which enables the City to receive a portion of the cost of the Wabash Avenue improvement project from the State. Resolution No. 4844 Landscaping Grant Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4844, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the application for grant funds for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code 1989 for the I-10/Route 30 Interchange Landscape Project. Resolution No. 4845 Recreation Grant On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4845, a resolution. of the City of Redlands approving the application for grant funds under the 1986 State Park Bond Act for development and improvements for lighting at Clement Junior High School/Park, and further authorized to transfer these funds from the Redlands High School. Nevada Street Sewer On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized staff to proceed with the repair of the Nevada Street sewer trench paving limiting construction only to the visibly damaged areas. Grant Application On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized the Community Services Department, Recreation Division, to apply for funding from the Federal Block Grant for child care and development services in order to increase child care services and enrich the existing programs; and further, should the Recreation Division be successful in securing the grant funds, Council unanimously authorized, through the Recreation Superintendent,to accept and expend the funds for their child care program. Natural Gas Agreement On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a Core Aggregation Service Agreement with the Southern California Gas Company and a Core Natural Gas Sales Agreement with Sunrise Energy Company. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:57 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on February 4, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Hall Auditorium, 30 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. Next regular meeting, February 4, 1992. Councilmember Larson moved to nominate Councilmember Foster as the City Council's representative on the East Valley Corridor District Advisory Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Park Fees Community Services Director Rodriguez reviewed the current policy regarding fees and charges for picnic tables reservations at Sylvan Park which is, at best, a twenty percent recovery rate to the output of expenditure on behalf of the City in terms of staff time and materials. Following discussion, Councilmember Larson moved to utilize the current policy and fees as established on an annual basis through an Executive Order and establish a policy to not waive the fees under any circumstances. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. Tereza Burns, March of Dims,had submitted a letter requesting waiver of the Sylvan Park fees for their annual walk-a-thon scheduled for April 25, 1992.No action was taken on this request based on the policy decision made just previous to this item,but Ms. Burns was advised there were areas within Sylvan Park that did no require reservations which could be utilized by the March of Dimes at no cost. On January 10, 192, Dr. James G.Petty submitted a letter requesting Council consideration to forgive a lien on his property located at 1514 South Center Street to secure construction of public improvements. Earlier today, this request was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. Therefore,no action was taken by the City Council. Council recessed at 3:30 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:31 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisitions, 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. PRESENTATIONS Award On behalf of American City and County, Dick Corneille presented an award to the Department of Public Works in recognition of their 1991 water supply project, namely the Rees well head treatment. This project was written up in a recent edition of the American City and County magazine and an attractive plaque was presented to Public Works Director Mutter. On behalf of Kaiser Permanente, Paul Foster presented a check in the amount of$200,000 as agreed upon in their development agreement. It was noted that Barton Development Company transmitted their check in the amount of$175,000 last week to the City Manager. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 4841 Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the recommendation of the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission to designate the Sturtevant House located at 420 Brookside Avenue as an historic property. Historic Resource Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this matter. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Larson moved to adopt Resolution No. 4841, a resolution of the City Council approving this recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Appeal Conditional Use Permit No. 563 - Salvation Army Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission's three-to-three vote to deny an application submitted by the Salvation Army for a church/multi-purpose building to be located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue between Tribune Street and Herald Avenue. Community Development Director Shaw reported that since the Council meeting on November 19, 1991, the Salvation Army has held two additional meetings with the neighborhood in an attempt to resolve some of the issues. Staff attended one of the meetings held on January 9 at Clement Junior High School. Councilmember Milson also attended the meeting. In an attempt to answer some of the criticisms voiced by the neighbors, the Salvation Army has revised the project to add a restroom facility, accessible from the outside of the building, and a landscaped waiting area near the door to the room where meals will be served. Community Development Director Shaw read the revised conditions of approval recommended by staff resulting from these meetings. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing to allow the standing-room-only audience, which spilled out into the lobby of Safety Hall, an opportunity to address Councilmembers. On behalf of the applicant, John Johnson and Richard Hickey urged Council to approve this site for the location of the new facility for the Salvation Army. A letter was also received from the Council on Ministries of the First United Methodist Church of Redlands recommending approval with a proposal to the local board of the Salvation Army to help pervent or eliminate problems with the neighbors. Urging the City Council to deny this application were: Attorney Scott Reynolds who represented 21 residents of this City and read a four-page letter reminding Councilmembers the issue before them was the appropriateness of the proposed facility in a residential neighborhood and the impact it will have on the residents of the neighborhood; Rhonda Raine, Ruth Madrid,Albert Roque, Anna Gonzales, Mary Aguis, Susan Johnson, Delores Sedano, Rosalie Mendieta, Carmen Garcia, Marie Cabral, Anita Escalante, Paul Pierce, Helen Alexander, John Sedano, Joe Drummonds, Veronica Gonzales, Mary Martha Soto, Franey Moneypenny, Cynthi Albarran, Efrain Garcia, Tony Martinez, Ion Lucian. C. lonescu, Manual Madrid and Jodee Johnson. Letters were submitted from Suzanne Johnson and Donna Shepherd, managers of the Redlands Mountainview Apartments. A copy of a petition dated November 27, 1991,was submitted containing approximately 220 signatures of residents in the area indicating they have not received any food from the Salvation Army in the past 36 months. There being no further comments, the lengthy public hearing was declared closed. Following discussion, Councilmember Milson moved to deny the appeal and disapprove Conditional Use Permit NO. 563 pursuant to the Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.92.110(c) in the zone where it would be located. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmember DeMirjyn voting NO. The City Council meeting recessed at 9:15 P.M. and reconvened at 9:22 P.M. Appeal Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition Black House, 1502 North Orange Street Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission's decision to deny Certificate of Appropriateness No. 37 for the demolition of the Black House, Historic Resource No. 45, located at 1502 North Orange Street. At this time, Community Development Director Shaw recommended continuing this hearing to allow a review under the CEQA Guidelines. On behalf of the appellant, Mr. Roberts requested a one month continuance. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the recommendation for the continuance of this hearing. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Resolution No.4826 Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4826, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection with Annexation No. 7 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Landscape Maintenance District Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions of comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 4826. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Resolution No. 4830 Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4830, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection with Annexation No. 4 to Street Lighting District No. 1 Street Lighting District No. 1 Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Milson moved to adopt Resolution No. 4830. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. PUBLIC COMMENTS Employee Layoffs Jim Meith, Redlands' employees' labor representative with the San Bernardino Public Employees Association, chastised the City Council for the way the recent layoff of City employees was handled and indicated he felt the City had not complied with the Personnel Rules and Regulations and had violated the Brown Act, the open meeting law. He demanded a public meeting be held to allow them the opportunity to address the Council or he would advise the City employees to disregard the layoff notices and notify the State. Theresa Kwappenburg also expressed her concerns about the layoffs and the hope of the Planning Department would not be shortchanged especially within the historical division. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2179 Ordinance No. 2179, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 18.156 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 217 relating to permitted square footage for second dwelling units, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2179 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Milson, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2180 Ordinance No. 21.80, an ordinance making California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 applicable to all final administrative decisions or orders which are subject to review under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5,was read by title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Civil.Procedure Ordinance No. 2180 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for February 1.8, 1992, on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson. The following matters were acted upon during the afternoon session: Resolution No. 4846 Street Vacation On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved Resolution No. 4846, a resolution of the City Council declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Sunset Drive (formerly called Cliff Avenue) and setting the public hearing on this street vacation for February 18, 1992, at 7:00 P.M.,with Councilmembers Cunningham and Milson voting NO. Resolution No. 4848 Alley Vacation On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved Resolution No. 4848, a resolution of the City Council declaring its intention to vacate an alley located between Garden and Dwight Streets, 424 feet northerly of Elizabeth Street and setting the public hearing on this alley vacation for February 18, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., with Councilmembers Cunningham and Milson voting NO. Funds City Property Agreement On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved an appropriation of$273,696.19 from Measure O funds for the acquisition of real property known as Assessor's Parcel No. 172-091-01, Lots 14, 16 and 17 of Tract Map 14999 located at 916 West Olive Avenue and approximately$2,000 in escrow fees; and authorized a maintenance agreement for management of the citrus grove or retained property. Resolution No. 4850 Parking The Parking Advisory Board recommended approval of the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: establish resident permit parking on East Clark Street, all-day parking on the south side of West Vine Street, loading zone on the east side of Cajon Street, two additional handicapped parking spaces at Redlands Mall, and two additional 24 minute parking spaces at 624 West State Street. Dr. Harold Luke expressed concerns about the limited parking on Clark Street for his medical office. Councilmember Larson moved to refer this matter back to staff for further study thereby deleting the first paragraph within. Section One of the proposed Resolution No. 4850; and to adopt Resolution No. 4850 as amended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Subordination Agreement On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a subordination agreement for property located at 1376 Pacific Street as requested by Leonard C. Ingalls. Solid Waste Collection Staff recommended holding off on action to establish a work schedule as the basis for implementation of weekly solid waste collection until the Solid Waste Master Program is approved. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Larson moved to implement the weekly solid waste collection service as soon as possible and establish five-day, eight-hour- per-day weekly work schedule as the basis for implementation of said weekly solid waste collection service. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Resolution No.4851 Street Improvement Agreement On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4851, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, rescinding Resolution No. 4843 and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Redlands to act for and on behalf of said City in the execution of a State-Local Entity Master Agreement and associated program supplements under State Senate Bill 300. This will enable the City to receive a portion of the cost of eligible projects such as Wabash Avenue and Citrus Avenue improvement projects. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. to an. adjourned regular meeting to be held on February 18, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Hall Plaza,2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 1.5C, Redlands, California. Next regular meeting, February 18, 1992. Next regular meeting, February 18, 1992, at 3:00 P.M.