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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091592_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 September 15, 1992, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Jim Foster, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Steven Church, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun ABSENT Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilmember Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 1, 1992, and the regular meeting of September 1, 1992. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission.Actions - September 8, 1992. - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received. Request for Zone Change- Kenneth Ka.T�-At the last City Council meeting, Kenneth Kayden requested the City to initiate a change of zone for his properties located at 1263 - 1265 and 1265-1/2 Brookside Avenue from C-1 to C-3. Community Development Director Shaw told Councilmembers the subject propoerty was annexed into the City of Redlands in July 1963 and prezoned C-1 upon annexation (Annexation No. 15). There have been no requests for zone changes. The property at the northeast corner of San Mateo Street and Brookside Avenue was approved for C-2 zoning in 1956. Build initially as a grocery store, in the mid 1980's the property was completely rebuilt as the current Las Palmas Center. The center has had difficulty filling vacancies and has recently received approval through a conditional use permit to have a portion of the center in office use. The property at the corner of Alabama Street and Brookside Avenue was annexed into the City in 1982. Also in 1982 a specific plan incorporating mulitfamily residential and a limited commercial mix was approve at the site(Specific Plan No. 27). The commercial uses are specifically listed and include some uses not allowed in the C-1 or C-2 zones. This site is also located within the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Mr. Shaw reviewed several alternatives that are available to a property owner wanting to expand uses for a site beyond those already permitted by this zone district. Each of the alternatives that are available to a property owner wanting to expand uses for a site beyond those already permitted by this zone district. Each of the alternatives that are available to a property owner wanting to expand uses for a site beyond those already permitted by this zone district. Each of the alternatives involves public hearing processes and the associated costs related to those hearings area s follows: Commission Determination: $1,120.00; Conditional Use Permit: $1,550.00; and Zone Change: $4,980.00. It was noted if processing fees are waived, or if the City Council initiates requests, then general fund revenues are impacted. Councilmember Cunningham moved to inform Mr. Kayden the City Council will not initiate any zone change application or other application pertaining to subject property. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried by AYE votes of all present. Parcel Map No. 11391 - Roger J. Scneider- Community Development Director Shaw reported he and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Ron Mutter met with Mr. Schneider and his representatives on September 9, 1992. As a result of that meeting, Mrs. Schneider obtained a letter from the Surveyor Department, County of San Bernardino, indicating the map was acceptable for recordation. It was also noted that Condition No. 9: "matchup paving, curbs and gutters shall be installed on Alta Vista Drive"was still outstanding. However,the County officials discussed the deferments of the road improvements until the building permits were issued and indicated they had no objection to this procedure and reported, in accordance with the County Planning Department, all other conditions had been completed. Following discussion, Councilmember Foster moved to acknowledge that final approval was granted by the County and directed this matter be placed on the October 6, 1992, agenda under the Consent Calendar for final approval action. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. Tentative Tract No. 1.4040 - C.U.P. No. 547 - Johnson Family Trust - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council granted a one-year extension by AYE votes of all present to September 1.1, 1993, for Tentative Tract No. 15040 and Conditional Use Permit No. 547 for a 58 unit single-family Planned Residential Development on a 52.1 acre site located easterly of Ford Street and southerly of Golden West Drive. The City Council meeting recessed at 3:28 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:29 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing labor relations,pending litigation, and property disposition. 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. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2183 - Temporary Signage- Car Dealers -Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 21.83, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Municipal Code pertaining to temporary signage for car dealers and adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 220. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. It was noted a letter had been received from Gerald D. Murphy, Jerry Murphy's Redlands Dodge, which represented a consensus of the car dealer's concerns. Expressing concerns about setting a precedent for the rest of the community, Councilmember Larson moved to continue this matter until October 20, 1992. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. CDBG Funds -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds from the Community Center Parking Lot project to the Senior Multipurpose Center project. 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 Cunningham moved to merge Community Development Block Grant Project No. 111-1.2203, Community Center Parking Lot Project, once all existing obligations have been met,with Community Development Block Grant Project No. 11.1-10301, Senior Multipurpose Center, thus creating one project that will include parking for the existing Community Center and the Senior Multipurpose Center addition. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Street Cut Permit-Use Agreement-Robertson's Read.. -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider a street cut permit and use agreement and approval of Negative Declaration for the request for the construction and use of tunnels under Orange Street at Dishong Road in the Santa Ana Wash. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Redlands' member of the Sand and Gravel Committee John Moore urged approval of the negative declaration for the use of these tunnels. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for the construction and operation of tunnels under Orange Street at Dishon road and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines and to acknowledge that it has been determined this project would not individually or cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Members of the City Council agreed to continue the agreement between the City and Robertson's Ready Mix for the construction and operation of said tunnels to October 6, 1992. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sunset Drive Petition -Forrest F. Cathey presented a petition representing twelve properties requesting the City Council to include their decision to not vacate a portion of Sunset Drive (Resolution No. 4846, Street Vacation No. 101, denied on February 18, 1992)within the new General. Plan. Councilmembers agreed this should be done and referred the matter to staff for inclusion in the General Plan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2191 -Zone Change No. 344 - Ordinance No. 2191, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting an additional land use zoning plan as part of the Official Land Use Zoning Map and effecting Zone Change No. 344, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural, five-acre lots) District to R-A-A (Residential Estate -Animals, one-acre lots) District and C-4 (General Commercial) District in an area south of Interstate 10, east of Wabash Avenue, north of Burns Lane,Asford Drive, and Highview Drive, 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 waived. Ordinance No. 2191 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Milson Ordinance No. 2204 - Sign Code Amendment- Ordinance No. 2204, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 223 addressing signage needs in the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan area, 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 waived. Ordinance No. 2201 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Milson Ordinance No. 2206-Police Bicycle Patrol - Ordinance No. 2206, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 10.44 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the Police Bicycle Patrol, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Ordinance No. 2206 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Milson NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2193 -Parks Regulations - Ordinance No. 2193 was presented for Council's consideration. This ordinance changes the hours during which a person may stay or remain in any public park;prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in open areas of public parks; and modifies the fee schedules applicable to reservations for picnic areas in public parks. Councilmembers indicated they wanted input from the different organizations who use the facilities within the City parks and agreed to continue this matter until October 20, 1992. A request for a sign reading"Watch Out for Small Animals"on Highland Avenue was made by Erica Bromberg in a recent letter to Mayor DeMirjyn. Councilmembers indicated their support of the suggestion if there would be no cost to the City. Staff was directed to solicit funds from the residents on Highland Avenue and possible local civic organizations. (Note: Redlands Humane Society donated necessary funds following news story.) Resolution No. 4897 - Measure I Programs - Following discussion, Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 4897, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, State of California, adopting a five-year capital improvement program and twenty-year transportation plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Lease Agreement- Following discussion, Councilmember:Foster moved to approve a lease between the City of Redlands and Terry S. Haden, Francis 1. Carter and Jerry Greenfield for property generally located west of Texas Street and north of State Street upon which City of Redlands Well No. 41 is located. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Subordination Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved the subordination agreement action for property located at 1509 South Center Street by AYE votes of all present. Resolution No. 4911 -Household Hazardous Waste - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council adopted Resolution No. 4911, a resolution of the City of Redlands approving the application for Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program Non-Discretionary Funds,by AYE votes of all present. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Hall Plaza, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, Redlands, California.