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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040792_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 April 7, 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 W. 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 meetings of March 1.7, 1992, March 24, 1992,. and March 31 1992, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 1992, were approved as amended. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning; Commission Actions -March 24, 1992 On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received. Environmental Impact Report - Hidden River Country Club - Councilmember Larson moved to approve a contract between the Chambers Group and the City of Redlands for the preparation of an Initial Study and Notice of Preparation of an Initial Study and Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and to provide preliminary consultation with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers relative to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the Hidden River Country Club. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. The property is generally bounded by the Smiley Heights residences to the north, the Southern Pacific Railroad to the south, Alessandro Road to the east, and traversed by the San Timoteo Creek in the southerly portion. Trolley Car Barn - Loomis Realty has been marketing the City-owned property at 746 East Citrus Avenue commonly known as the "Redlands Trolley Car Barn" since November 21, 1991. During that period Rick Loomis has presented the property to a number of interested parties. However, to date, there have been no final offers on the property. At this time, Mr. Loomis is requesting an extension of the current listing for four months. Staff believes a listing with a realtor or firm that has a better regional ability to market this property may be advantageous and recommends the City solicit other proposals from the Redlands Board of Realtors and regional ability to market the property. Councilmember Larson moved to direct staff to send a request for proposals to the Redlands Board of Realtors and regional realty firms to solicit other proposals. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Tentative Tract No. 12968 - Donald Buhler - Final Approval - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously granted final approval to Tentative Tract No. 12968, a 171 rental space mobilehome park located on the northwest corner of Orange Street and Pioneer Avenue, as all conditions of approval have been met. Minor Subdivision No. 196 - Pacific Scene Inc. - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously granted a one year time extension to April 24, 1993, for Minor Subdivision No. 196, the subdivision of 4.13 acres of land into five lots for property located at the northwest corner of Orange Tree Lane and Nevada Street. COMMUNICATIONS Appointments - Councilmember Milson moved to appoint Douglas Kinzle, Jerome Fairchild and Robert Carothers to the Housing Commission with the understanding the new commissioners would draw straws to determine who will complete the unexpired term of Singhild Baker which expires January 18, 1993. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Community Center - Community Services Director reviewed in detail the feasibility of designating and creating a senior nutrition/multi-purpose facility at the Community Center located at Washington Street and Lugonia Avenue. Councilmember Cunningham suggested designing the facility in such a way to allow for a second floor and elevator in the future. Councilmember Larson moved to designate the Redlands Community Center as the site to construct an addition to the building for the purposes of a senior nutrition/multi-purpose facility and authorized staff to proceed for architectural services. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Study Session - The Solid Waste Task Force requested the City Council to hold a workshop session jointly with the task force to discuss the potential for landfill expansion and the related permit process and the City's recycling program. The task force also requested that representatives from the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) be invited to attend this workshop regarding the landfill expansion issue. Councilmember Larson moved to schedule a workshop to discuss these concerns on April 21, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Water Awareness - The Public Works Department has started planning activities for Water Awareness Week, May 11-17, 1992, in Redlands as part of the Statewide campaign for Water Awareness Month during the month of May. The following activities are planned: Water Conservation Poster Contest for grades 3-6, Redlands Mall Display, and Hinkley Treatment Plant and Tate Water Filtration Plant open house. Councilmember Milson moved to authorize and support Water Awareness Week activities for 1992 as outlined and recommended by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Appointments - Councilmember Foster moved to re appoint Ted Rozzi and appoint Jan Sherman and Pat Meyer to the Parks Commission effective June 1991 and to readvertise for applicants for the terms expiring in June 1992. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and DeMirjyn voting NO. Councilmember Foster moved to readvertise for the vacancies on the Historic and Scenic Preservation. Commission and Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS Clean Air Rebate - Ray Gonzales, Area Manager for Southern California Edison, presented a check to Mayor DeMirjyn in the amount of$86,400 which represented a rebate from SCE for the clean air programs implemented in the City of Redlands. Proclamation - Mayor DeMirjyn presented a proclamation to Dana Graham, President of the Junior Women of the Contemporary Club, declaring the week of April 19-25, 1992 as "General Federation of Women's Clubs of California Federal Week" and calling upon all citizens of Redlands to recognize the service given this community by our Federation Clubs and honoring them. Certificates of Appreciation - Mayor DeMirjyn presented Certificates of Appreciation to Gary Quiel, Vice President , Quiel Bros., Sign Company, San Bernardino; Mike Kunert, owner, Kunert Electric, San Bernardino; and Steven Schmid, President , Valmont Industries, Inc.,Beaumont, with sincere thanks for their contributions to replace the vandalized flagpole at the Redlands Bowl in Smiley Park on March 24, 1992. Conant Halsey, Redlands Bowl Associates, also expressed his appreciation. In addition, Mr. Thomas Sullivan, retired colonel, United States Army, donated the necessary funds to replace the stolen American flag. Recall- On behalf of FORT (Friends of Redlands Today) Fred Thornes, Jr. served a notice of intention to recall to Mayor DeMirjyn. PUBLIC HEARINGS Black House - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to hear an appeal to the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission's decision to deny the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the structure known as the Black House located at 1502 Orange Street. This item was continued from the City Council meeting of February 4, 1992, so that the project could be evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Environmental Review Committee considered the matter on March 23, 1992, and recommended approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. The City Council designated the Black House as a historic property in 1987. The owners, Pacific Investment and Land Company nominated the house which they planned to convert to offices as part of their apartment development project. Preservation of the Black House yielded them a density increase for the apartments under the conditional use permit process and also gave them the additional points necessary to achieve the minimum required for a Residential Development Allocation. Sixty apartments were approved around the house under CUP No. 470. After one of the owners died suddenly, the remaining owner was unable to proceed; First Nationwide Bank eventually foreclosed on their loan and became the owner. In early 1990,. the City Council directed that repairs be made to the house. The Bank re-boarded the house, repaired the fencing, and painted over graffiti, but resisted other requests. It was staffs opinion the main reasons for this request were that the property would be easier to sell to an apartment developer and the property value would therefore increase if the Black House were demolished. It was noted the City Council should be aware the findings for the denial of the application for demolition do not explore the issue of economic hardship. The City's ordinance determines that this type of issue be explored as part of an application for a Certificate of Hardship which can be applied for if a Certificate of Appropriateness is denied. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing. On behalf of the owner, Bud Roberts urged Council to uphold their appeal; he also submitted a survey of 79 signatures of neighbors indicating their support for the demolition of this structure. Urging the City Council to deny the appeal were: John and JoAnne Nash, Chris Demarest, Colby Alsup, Marcia Bandel on behalf of the Redlands Area Historical Society, Pam Naspaiz, Sarah Smith, Jeanette Rude, and Samuel Yates. The public hearing was then declared closed. Councilmember Foster moved to approve the Negative Declaration for demolition of the Black House and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with City guidelines noting it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium, 30 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. City Clerk