HomeMy WebLinkAbout05041965-cc_CCv0002.pdf a of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
the Council Chambers , Safety Building, 212 Brookside Avenue on May
4, 1965.
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Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular meeting 7 :00 P.M.
Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor
William T. Hartzell, Vice-mayor
Norman N. Martinez , Councilman j
Robert Wagner, Councilman
Jack B. Cummings, Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt, J . , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Hazel M. Soper, City Clerk.
Ron fibby, 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- 11
teria.n Church. �I
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Catty Manager Merritt .introduced Miss Helene Villard and Mr. James
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Hargrave, teachers at Redlands High School, who were attending the
Council meeting with the students of their American Government Classes4
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Mayor Burroughs read a resolution which was presented to the City by
Assemblyman Stuart Hinckley on behalf of the State Assembly honoring 11
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Mr. William C. Collett , who recently passed away. Mr. Collett will bei
remembered for his many years of dedicated service to the City of
Redlands both in civic affairs and in his profession as a horticultu- ;1
gist .
Rialto, California $ 17: 169.28
Fontana Paving
Fontana, California 13, 999.40
The bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for sti
this time a recommendation was returned to the City Council tha•
low qualified bid of Fontana Paving in the amount of $13 , 999.40
accepted. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilm<
Martinez , the above recommendation was approved by the City Couz
PUBLIC HEARING
This being the time and place scheduled for public hearing on 01
No. 1291, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinaw
1000, Zone Change No . 85, Mayor Burroughs at this time declared
meeting open as a, public hearing of any protests or comment rel,
the ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was 4
Second detailed reading of the ordinance was waived on motion o�
Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and the of
adopted by the following vote:
AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Wagner, Hartzell, Cummings, Mayor
Burroughs
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof I
May 4, 1965 at 3 .'00 P.M.
Presents Councilmen Martinez , Hartzell, Cummings, Mayor Burroul
Absent : Councilman Wagner
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 107 - Seventh-Day Adventist Church
This request was withdrawn by the applicant at the Council meet:
of February 16, 1965. Applicant now asks for consideration of 7
permit at this time.
That the request of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church for a Cond-
tional Use Permit in an R-2 zone , to locate a welfare center in
an existing church building located at 831 Clay Street be approi
subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained a
planning commission minutes dated February 9, 1965, adding Planz
Department No. 7 : A time limit of one year to determine the wa
of parking requirements. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, sec(
by Councilman Martinez , the recommendation of the Planning Comm
was adopted by the City Council.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 106 -- Buin Corporation
At the request of the applicant , this matter was tabled to this
meeting from the Council meeting of April 20, 1965.
That the application of the Buin Corporation for a. Conditional t
Permit in an R-E zone for a 30-acre planned development consist]
of the following three elements : (1) neighborhood shopping cent(
(2) freeway service complex; (3) residential buffer, for properl
.located south of Redlands Boulevard, ease of the proposed align-
ment of Ford Street, between Oak Street and Sunset Drive North,
denied inasmuch as it is so strongly opposed by the citizens in
the immediate area and furthermore , the need for the developmenl
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 thisd
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 following,
Louis Pletcher; Harry Hurtz , 1359 Oak; Ernest Kassner, 1367 Oak;
Herman Katzman, 392 Los Robles Crest ; Max Kreston, 223 Belmont Ct . ;
Mrs. Masters, 361 Belmont Ct . ; Dorothy Bishop, 210 E. Sunset ; Mrs.
Seibert ; Mrs. Ruth Cranmer; and Mr. Dale Robinson.
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 541 signatures
had been submitted to the Planning Commission.
3 . Conditional Use Permit No. 112 - MarXsville Development Co.
This application was tabled to this meeting at the request of the
applicant , from the Council Meeting of April 20, 1965.
M . Buster addressed the Council at this time with the request
that the Marysville Development Co. application be tabled until
result of the Freeway-Highway 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
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 Synod
That the request of the Southern California District of the
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod of Los 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
located on the southeast corner of South Avenue and Ford Street I1
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 conditionprecedent that the Ford
and South street dedication and improvements be completed within one
year. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez . Council approval of I
the site will terminate at the end of one year if said improvements
are not completed within this period.
6. Lot Split No. , - Charles E. Juran
That the request of Charles E. Juran for permission to split
property located on the north side of Highland Avenue approximately
240 feet east of Alvarado Street , R-S zone, be approved subject to
of tho va,vious denartments as contained in
No. 107, for property located at 831 Clay Street, be approved fi
the reason that installation at this time would cause a drainagi
problem. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councili
Cummings , the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adop'
by the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS City. Manager Merritt read a letter from the Redlands City Emplo;
Association requesting that a committee from this association b
recognized by Management and Council, and be invited to represei
TCEA in employee welfare matters . Mr. Merritt summarized the h:
of the RCEA since its formation, stating it had been instruments
working with management to gain many employee benefirs including
expanded sick leave, vacations and salary increases. He pointe+
that the Fire Department already had such representation and sub
that the RCEA committee be given the same recognition. Mr. Mer:
recommended that his office be directed to set up personnel rul4
regulations that have been recommended by the League of Califori
Cities.
The City Council approved Manager Merritt ' s recommendation with
following comments :
RCEA Councilman Cummingst "I believe that it is important that the
Request tmployees of the City have an official channel to direct their
requests and grievances, and I wish to go on record as recogniz:
RCEA, and designate the Manager' s Office to receive these, and I
gate the City Manager to develop additional rules for employer-
employee relationdhips. "
Councilman Wagner: It is necessary to strengthen these relatioi
Councilman Hartzell : "Every effort should be made to enhance t]
' image ' of the RCEA for the good of the employees, the city govt
and the citizens . "
Mayor Burroughs : "I wish to see continuation of the upgrading ;
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 Red:
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 ;
Bernardino County Grand Jury, commending the qualifications and
competency of Sergeant Albert Bryan.
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martini
,le Chapter 22 , Section 2223 of the Redlands Ordinance Code -« hotels,
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Apartment Houses or Living Unit Rentals - presented, second detailed
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reading waived on motion of Councilman Martinez , seconded by Councilma. a
Hartzell, and the ordinance adopted by the .following roll call vote
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AYES : Councilmen Martinez , Wagner, Hartzell, Cummings , Mayor
Burroughs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 2408, a resolution of the City Council, City of Redla
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Lion Ratification of Agreement with Department of Public 'Works of the Statej
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+08 of California for continuing transportation planning in the Los Angelesli
' Regional Transportation Study - LARTS - is recommended by the Planningl
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Department for adoption. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded
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by Councilman Wagner, Resolution No. 2408 is adopted by the Council. I
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At the planning session of the Council meeting of April 20, 19651
Westgate-California Corp. requested Council approval of signs for
their development located on the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue
is and grange Street . As the location of these signs was to be in the
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public right-of-way, the Planning Commission had not authorized the
site location.. Following discussion, the Council referred the matter s'
to a joint meeting of the Traffic Commission and the Board of Parking
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Place Commissioners. The Board of Parking place Commissioners and their
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 Mall at the south side of Citrus Avenue to allow 1!
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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 motion: "The Right-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
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impairment of vehicular traffic 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-
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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 Magner and carried.
1N SSResolution 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 Deeded Property, adopted on motion of Councilman
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Wagner, seconded by Councilman Martinez , with the Mayor authorized to
sign the agreement with the State to purchase the parcel as provided
In Section 3695 of the Revenue and Taxation Code . Parcel 501-170-342-3 '
Park Funds approved on :notion of Councilman Hartzell, ,seconded by CouncilmE
Wagner.
Request for additional shelves in the Library basement approved
Library following motion by Councilman Cummings : "I move that the reque.
Shelving additional appropriation in the amount of $6, 000.00 for shelvink
Library Basement be approved and that same be financed from Libi
Cash Surplus . Motion seconded by Councilman Hartzell and carriE
On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell,
University St . ration was given for the Department of Public Works to reconstri.
ReconstructionUniversity Street from Citrus to Cypress Avenue under Gas Tax Pi
129. Motion readst I trove that request for appropriation in tht
of $16 , 500.00 for improvement of University Street from Citrus f
Cypress be approved and that same be financed from Section 136 C
Fund Cash Surplus.
Grant Deeds Grant Deeds from the City of Redlands to Magnus and Goldie Mead,
Mead, Elsie Wood for all that portion of 10' wide alley located north
Wood
22, Casa Loma. Addition, approved on motion of Councilman Hartze]
seconded by Councilman Wagner.
Grant Deeds to the City of Redlands from Parkford Corp. and frog
Grant heeds Charles and Juanita Parker of portion of Lots 1 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 execui
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 authoris
Projects given to prepare the necessary resolutions for the meeting of ME
1965-»66
1965.
Councilman Cummings made the following motion, seconded by Count
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 of
of the Redlands Plaza, June 10 through June 12 , 1965.
Request for new bases for all four ball fields was approved by t
Baseball following motion made by Councilman Martinez , seconded by Counc9
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Boys Wagner - "I move that request for additional appropriation in tY
amount of $290.00 for additional baseball expense be approved ar
same be financed from Park Fund Budget Surplus. " Baseball for F
will reimburse the City for half this cost .
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Lon Opposing the passage of Assembly Bill 972 relating to proposed palritkigil
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standards, presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzell,
seconded by Councilman Cummings.
Resolution No. 2550, a resolution of the City Council, City of
Lon Redlands, opposing the passage of Assembly Bill 26 establishing a
50 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
Ll City Clerk was authorized to call for bids for the installation of the !,
Citrus Avenue sewer trunk line .
Councilman Hartzell reported that the schools, P.T.A. ' s and vendors
are working together harmoniously in setting up locations for the
vendors during school-dismissal time .
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
Committee.
No further business demanding attention at this time , on motion, the
Council adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Next regular meeting May 18, 1965.
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