HomeMy WebLinkAbout05041965-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands , held in
the Council Chambers , safety Building, 212 Brookside Avenge on May
4, 1965.
Planning Commission Items :00 P.M. regular meeting 7 :00 P.M.
` Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor
William T. Hartzell, Vice-mayor
Norman N. Martinez , Councilman
Cobert Wagner, Councilman
Jack B. Cummings, Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt , Jr. , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Hazel M. Soper, City Clerk.
Ron h ibby, Redlands Daily Facts
Charles Palmer, San Bernardino sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the
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invocation by Reverend Jamie 0. Quinones of the Divine savior Presby-
terian Church.
City Manager Merritt introduced Miss Helene Villard and Mr. James
Hargrave, teachers at Redlands high school, who were attending; the
Council meetings with the students of their American Government Classes'
Mayor Burroughs read a resolution which was Presented to the City by
Assemblyman Stuart Hinckley on behalf of the State Assembly honoring
Mr. William C. Collett , who recently passed away. Mr. Collett will be ',
remembered for his many years of dedicated service to the City of
Redlands both in civic affairs and in his profession as a horticultu-
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The bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for stu
this time a recommendation was returned to the City Council that
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low qualified bid of Fontana Paving; in the amount of $13 , 999.401
accepted. On motion. of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilma
Martinez , the above recommendation was approved by the City Cour
f PUBLIC HEARING
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This being the time and place scheduled for public hearing on 01r
f No. 1291, an ordinance of the City of Redlands a.mendin0 O)rdinanc
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10100.1, Zone Change No. ° , Mayor Burroughs at this time declared
meeting open as a public hearing; of any protests or comment rely
2 the ordinance. None beim forthcoming, the public hearing; was c
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Second detailed reading of the ordinance was waived on motion of
Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and the or
adopted by the following votes
t AYES : Councilmen. Martinez , Wagner, Hartzell, Cummings, Mayor
E Burroughs
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NOES : None
ABSENT : None
PLANNING COMMISSION RECODMMENTDA`T`IONS
as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof x
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May 4, 1965 at 3 :00 P.M.
Presents Councilmen Martinez , Hartzell, Cummings, Mayor Burrow
Absents Councilman Wagner
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1. Conditional Use Permit No. 101 - Seventh-Day Adventist Church
This request was withdrawn by the applicant at the Council meed
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of February 16, 1965 . Applicant now asks for consideration of t
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That the request of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church for a. Condi
rs tional Use Permit in an 11-2 zone , to locate a welfare center in
an existing church building located at 831 Clay Street be appro'�
subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained i
E planning commission minutes dated February 9, 1965 , adding Planr
Department No. 7s A time limit of one year to determine the wai
of parkin ; requirements. 01n motion of Councilman Hartzell , sec(
t by Councilman Martinez , the recommendation of the Planning; Commi
was adopted by the City Council..
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2. Conditional Use Permit No. 106 - Buin Cor oration
At the request of the applicant , this matter was tabled to this
f meeting from the Council meeting of April 20, 1965.
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That the application of the Buin Corporation for a. Conditional t
Permit in an B--E zone for a 30--acre planned development consisti
of the following three elements : (1) neighborhood shopping cent(
( ) freeway service complex; (3) residential buffer, for properi
kk located south of Redlands Boulevard, ease of the proposed align-
merit of Ford Street, between Oak Street and Sunset :give North,
denied .inasmuch as it is so strongly opposed by the citizens in
the immediate area andfurthermore , the need for the development
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has not been clearly and convincingly demonstrated.
residential development and freeway service complex, and leaving
only the neighborhood shopping center, (C-2) for 8 acres of the
property.
On motion of Councilman Hartzell., seconded by Councilman Cummings this`;`
request for a neighborhood shopping center will be sent to the
Planning Commission. ;?
Following this , Councilman Cummings made this motion. Request the
Planning Commission and Planning Department further study and
investigate the Freeway-Highway access zone, to include possible
places where the zone might be applied and the controls to be used
for the zone ; study to include relationship to the abutting area;
and also consider ' strip-zoning' . " Motion seconded by Councilman
Martinez .
Speaking in reference to the Buin (Development were the followings
Louis Fletcher, Harry Kurtz, 1359 Oak; Ernest 3assner, 1367 Oak.;
Herman Katzman, 392 Los Robles Crest ; Matic Kreston, 223 Belmont Ct . ;
Mrs. Masters, 361 Belmont Ct. ; .Dorothy Bishop, 210 E. Sunset ; Mrs .
Seibert ; Mrs. Ruth Cranmer; and Mr. Dale Robinson.
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In closing, the Mayor stated he had received petitions opposing the
development with 316 signatures, and favoring the development with.
165 signatures. A member of the audience stated 341 signatures
had been submitted to the Planning Commissions.
3. Conditional Use Permit No. 112 - Marysville Develolsment Co.
This application was tabled to this meeting at the request of the
applicant , from the Council Meeting of April 20, 1965 .
Mr. Buster addressed the Council at this time with the request
that the Marysville Development Co. application be tabled until
result of the Freeway-T i.ghw y access study is known.
4. Street Vacation No. 46 - Masonic Temple Association
That the request of the Masonic Temple Association, John Hinkle
and Claudia Hinkle for the vacation of all of Fifth Avenue west
of Ford Street to the freeway right-of- way be denied due to the
awkward alley access it would cause and the indeterminate nature 1
of the future development to the north. On motion of Councilman
Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of
the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council..
5. Conditional Use Permit No. 114 - Lutheran Church - Missouri S nod
That the request of the Southern California District of the
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod of Las Angeles for a Conditional
Use Permit in an R-E zone for site approval for future church and
educational facilities on four and one--half acres of property
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located on the southeast corner of South Avenue and Ford Street
be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments
as contained in Planning Commission minjtes dated April 27, 1965 ,
adding Planning Department recommendation that improvements on
Ford Street be put in immediately. Councilman Cummings moved
approval of C.U.P. No. 114 subject to the recommendations of all
departments, and subject to the condition precedent that the Ford
and South street dedication and improvements be completed within one
year. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez . Council approval of
the site will terminate at the end of one year if said improvements
are not completed within this period.
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. Lot Split No. - Charles E. Juran
That the request of Charles E. Juran for permission to split H
property located on. the north side of Highland Avenue approximately
40 feet east of Alvarado Street , R-S zone, be approved subject to
the recommendations of the various denartments as contained in
No. 107, for property located at 831 Clay Street , be approved f(
the reason that installation at this time would cause a drainag(
problem. On motion of Councilman Hartzell , seconded by Councils
Cummings , the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adopt
by the City Council.
1�iCOMXUNICATIONS
Et City Manager Merritt read a letter from the Redlands City Emplol
Association requesting that a committee from this association be
:recognized by Management and Council, and be invited to represei
TCEA in employee welfare matters . Mr. Merritt summarized, the hu
of the RCEA since its formation, stating it had been instrumentz
working with management to gain many employee benefirs includint
expanded sick leave, vacations and salary increases. lie Pointe(
ck that the Fire Department already had such representation and suk
that the RCEA committee be given the same recognition. Mr. Merj
Iz recommended that his office be directed to set up personnel rul(,
regulations that have been recommended by the League of Califorr
Cities .
The City Council approved Manager Merritt ' s recommendation with
following comments :
�111 RCEA Councilman Cummings : "I believe that it is important that the
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tmployees of the City have an official channel to direct their
requests and grievances , and I wish to go on record as recognizi
RC !A, and designate the Manager' s Office to receive these, arid c
gate the City Manager to develop additional rules for employer-
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Councilman Wagner : It is necessary to strengthen these relation
Councilman Hartzell : "Every- effort should be made to enhance t1,
' image ' of the RCEA for the good of the employees, the City gOVE
and the citizens . "
Mayor Burroughs : "I wish to see continuation of the upgrading a
improvement of the Association. "
Motion by Councilman Hartzell, seconded by, Councilman Cummings ,
Sister City ding the Sister City Committee on the success of the recent Redl
Committee Hino Sister City Week, and directing letters of appreciation 'to
Charles C. Parker and William 0. Ahlborn to be written over the
signature .
Mayor Burroughs read a letter of commendation for the beautiful
Sunrise Service conducted in Hillside Memorial Park, written by
Jacob Harburts .
Letter from Mr. LeRoy Rollins, Civil Defense Inspector for the S
Bernardino County Grand Jury, commending the qualifications and
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competency of Sergeant Albert Bryan.
On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Martine
ce Chapter 22, Section 2223 of the Redlands Ordinance Code - hotels,
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Apartment Mouses or Living Unit Rentals - presented, second detailed
rrt reading waived on motion of Councilman Martinez , seconded by Councilmatl
Hartzell , and the ordinance adopted by the following roll, call votes
AYES : Councilmen Martinez , Wagner, Hartzell, Cummings, Mayor
Burroughs
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 2408, a resolution of the City Council, City of Redlarul
tion Ratification of Agreement with Department of Public Works of the State
4038 of California for continuing transportation planning; in the Los .An l
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Regional Transportation Study - LA.RTS -- is recommended by the Planning
Department for adaption. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded.
by Councilman Wagner, Resolution No. 2408 is adopted by the Council.
At the planning session of the Council meeting of April 20, 1965,
Westgate-California. Corp. requested Council approval of signs for
their development located on the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue
ds and Orange Street . As the location of these signs was to be in the
public right-of-way, the Planning Commission had not authorized the
site location. Following discussion, the Council referred the matter
to a ,joint meeting of the 'Traffic Commission and the Board of Parking
Place Commissioners. The Board of Parking Place Commissioners and the;;
Traffic Commission agreed "that there was no objection to placing a
sign reading "Redlands Plaza and Mall" on the center line of the pro-
posed 5th Street Niall at the south side of Citrus :Avenue to allow
visibility from State Street. "
There is a question as to the legality of placing the sign in a public
right of way. After discussion and advice from City Attorney 'Taylor,
Councilman Cummings made the following motions "The Might-of"-Way
shall be designated as "Redlands Plaza" -- this refers to the access
way which is to be kept open; this sign is to be removed should any
impairment of vehicular traf'f'ic result or any danger to the health,
welfare or safety of the general public ; the sign to be maintained by
and be the sole property of Westgate-California. Corp. , and the Cor-
poration shall agree to hold. the City blameless for any damage to
person or property as a result of the presentee of the sign. " Motion
seconded by Councilman Wagner and carried.
INES Resolution. No . 2445 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands requesting the deletion of a parcel of Tax Deeded land from
tion the Sale of Tax heeded Property, adopted on motion of Councilman
Wagner, seconded by Councilman Martinez , with the Mayor authorised to
sign the agreement with the State to purchase the parcel as provided
in Section. 3695 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Parcel 01-170--342-
III Park Funds
approved on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilma
Wagner.
Request for additional shelves in the Library basement approved
Library following motion by Councilman Cummings : "I move that the reques
Shelving
additional appropriation in the amount of $6, 000.00 for shelving
Library Basement be approved and that same be financed from Libr
Cash Surplus . Motion seconded by Councilman Hartzell and carrie
On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell,
JUniversity St . nation was given for the Department of Public Works to reconstru
Reconstruction
University Street from Citrus to Cypress Avenue under- Gas Tax Pr
129. Motion reads : I move that request for appropriation in the
of $16, 500-00 for improvement of University Street from Citrus t
Cypress be approved and that same be financed from Section 186 G
Fund Cash Surplus.
Grant Deeds Grant Deeds from the City of Redlands to Magnus and Goldie Mead,
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Elsie Wood for all that portion of 101 wide alley located north
Wood
22 , Casa Loma Addition, approved on motion of Councilman Hartzel
seconded by Councilman Wagner.
Grant Deeds to the City of Redlands from Parkford Corp. and from
IGrant Deeds Charles and Juanita, Parker of portion of Lots I and 2 Block. 37,
from Redlands Heights , accepted on motion of Councilman Hartzell , sec
Parker,
Parkford by Councilman 'Wagner, with the City Manager authorized to execut
Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the City of Redlands.
On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
Gas-Tax Tax Projects for 1965-66 were tentatively approved with authoriz
P9rojects given to prepare theM
necessary resolutions for the meeting of a
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1965.
Councilman Cummings made the following motion, seconded by Counc
Wagner: I move that request for $400.00 additional appropriation
Revitalization Committee be approved and that same be financed f
General Fund Budget Surplus .
On motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by Councilman Hartzell
approval was given for the closing of Fifth Streed during the op
of the Redlands Plaza, June 10 through June 12, 1965 .
is Request for new bases for all four ball fields was approved by t
Baseball following motion made by Councilman Martinez , seconded by Counci
for
Boys Wagner - "I move that request for additional appropriation in tb
amount of $290.00 for additional baseball expense be approved an
same be financed from Park Fund Budget Surplus. " Baseball for B
will, reimburse the City for half this cost .
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ion Opposing the passage of Assembly Bill. 972 relating to proposed paintkwl
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standards, presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzell,
seconded by Councilman Cummings.
Resolution No . 25507, a resolution of the City Council, City of
ion Redlands , opposing the passage of Assembly Bill 26 establishing a
t moratorium on lumber cutting in the Kern River Plateau Area, presented ;
and adopted on motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
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Martinez .
On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the
11 City Clerk was authorized to call for bads for the installation of the
Citrus Avenue sewer trunk line .
Councilman Bartell reported that the schools, B.T.A. ° s and vendors
are working together harmoniously in setting up locations for the
vendors during school-dismissal time .
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Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
Committee.
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No further business demanding attention at this time, can motion, the
Council adjourned at :15 P.M.
Next regular meeting May 18, 1965.
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