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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-1115_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 15, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor William T. Hartzell, Vice-Mayor Jack B. Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Ralph P . Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Carl Davis, Attorney Margaret P. Hatchell, Deputy City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Norman N. Martinez, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Mayor Waldo F. Burroughs. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1966, were approved as submitted. BIDS The following bid on a sprinkler system for Sylvan Park was openec Sprinkling and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.P System this date: 0-1 -- nee ordinance No. 13244 an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting 324 the uniform Housing Code, 1964 Edition, Mayor Burroughs at this 9 time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests or comment relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was closed; with waiver of reading in full and the ordinance was adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings.* A public hearing was also scheduled for this time on ordinance nce No. 1325, an ordinance of the City of Redlands, amending ordinance 325 No. 1296, and adopting a Uniform Plumbing Code. Mayor Burroughs ng again declared the meeting open as a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests or comment relative to this ordinance. Mr. Raymond Phelps requested that the Plumbing Code version include a provision making it mandatory that a gas outlet be provided for a range and dryer in each new home. He based this on his interpre- tation of the new electrical ordinance that it is mandatory to put in electrical raceways for these appliances. Mr. Mitchell, Director of Building and Safety commented that the electrical ordinance was written to give the City the power to assure that at least one type of power would be provided for both appliances . At this time, Mayor Burroughs declared the public hearing closed, second detailed reading of the ordinance was waived, and ordinance No. 1325, adopting the Plumbing Code, was adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell.* ETITIONS Mayor Burroughs referred to a letter addressed to Director of Public ion Works Shone, in which the property owners on Division Street from et Colton Avenue southerly to High Street had agreed to participate in improving this street. Mr. Roy Harding, 1461 Ridge, a member of the ements University Methodist Church, located on Colton and Division Streets, spoke on behalf of the property owners. He explained to the Council that the residents are willing to pay for the concrete curbs and driveways, if the City will assume the costs of reconstructing the street. Manager Merritt pointed out to the City Council that the staff has had several meetings with these people and have come to the conclu- sion that High Avenue east of Division Street be included in this project and that the City' s portion of the cost is estimated to be $10, 197 . This money is available in the budget for street main- tenance purposes. it is recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of funds from the street maintenance budget to be put on deposit with the City Treasurer earmarked for this project, City under which such a project could be developed. The develol wish the Council to consider zoning this area for mobile home ps however, they would consider operating under a conditional use I After considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, it was requested that the staff update a 1965 mobile home parks study and prepare an ordinance I study by the Council. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES : Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn NOES: Councilmen Hartzell, Mayor Burroughs ABSENT: Councilman Martinez Motion lost for lack of a majority vote. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held November 15, 1966 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burrouc Attorney Edward Taylor Absent: Councilman Martinez 1. bot Split No. 378 - Mrs. Mary E. Matti The request of Mrs. Mary E. Matti for permission to split proper located at 1440 Pacific Streets was tabled until this meeting at her request. At this time she was not present; therefore, on mc of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings Lot Spli No. 378 was approved subject to the recommendations of all depai as contained in Planning Commission minutes, dated October 25, 3 Later in the meeting Mrs. Matti appeared and after some discussi with Public Works Director Shone, on motion of Councilman Hartz( seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the previous action was rescint with Councilman Cummings casting an abstaining vote, due to a conflict of interest. The matter will be discussed at a later c 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 125 - Bernard DeXoung That the request of Bernard DeYoung for Conditional Use Permit b to locate a chicken-to-go drive-in rest aurant in an existing bl; located at 915 West Colton Avenue, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Comte minutes, dated November 8, 1966. on motion of Councilman Hartze seconded by Council DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planninc Commission was adopted by the City Council. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 126 - Acme Transmission Company It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the request of the Acme Transmission Company for Conditional Use Pei No. 126 to locate a transmission repair garage in an existing building located at 117 West Citrus, as the use is not compatib) with the area and would have an adverse effect on future develop within the area. Mr. Rex Cranmer, representing Mrs. Clem, the land owner, and ACH Transmission Company, the applicant, appealed to the City Counci reconsider the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He st that the building had been occupied by similar businesses in the and felt that it was a compatible use in that area. There was considerable discussion as to the structural defects of the buil Ana t-*h&z mAm1-wz-rQ of +1-i= Oncant-41 fa=kv-fiil +-Ih=+- 4 +- r.r= ii"Q=4:� -F Dy the .Director or buiiaing ana, baaretys tz) tnat tnis cona.i.tionaa: use Permit should be extended for a period not to exceed three years with no right of renewal thereafter. Mayor Burroughs informed Mr. Cranmer that the Director of Building and Safety will be glad to consult with Mrs. Clem`s engineer to work out the structural improvements that will have to be made to comply with the standards set forth in the recommendations of the various depart- ments. 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 127 - Public Works Department of Cit... of Redlands That the request of the Public Works Department of the City of Redlands for Conditional Us* Permit No. 127 to construct a Municipal Water Treatment Plant on property located on the south side of Mill Creek Road approximately 5500 feet east of Wardway be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes, dated November 8, 1966, On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the recommendation of the ]planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. 5. 202 - California Water and 1e1e hone Com That the use of the site of the mobile telephone radia relay facility to be constructed on property located approximately 1600 feet east of Elder 'Way and 1350 feet south of Sunset Drive, but before a building permit is issued, plans and elevations for the building and tower are to be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval be approved. on motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation was approved, with the addition of the words, ti4 and a red light on top of the: touter be required according to FFA standards. " 6. t S lit Wo 360 b rt 11. ter - i e s o That a time extension of one year be granted for Lot Split No. 360 from December 1, 1966 to December 1, 1967. on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planing Department was adopted by the City Council.. TTR R.QND TI As considered by the City Council at a. regular meeting thereof held November 15, 1966. 1. The request of Forsberg & Gregory, Inc. for permission to sign the improvement agreement for installation of sidewalks and sewer for Parc+ l. "A" as required in Lot Split No. 377 - property located on the south .aide of Center Crest Drive, approximately 670 feet east of Centel' Street - was tabled. The Advisory Committee would like additional time to discuss the matter of a possible agreement for the sewer line and present its findings at the next Council meeting. 2. That the request of Antonio Sousa for permission to sign the offsite improvement agreement in lieu of the installation of curb, gutter, and ,sidewalk on Colton Avenue, as required in Commission Review and Approval go. 241 for property located on northeast corner of Columbia i and Colton, be approved, since there have been a number of identical requests approved along Colton Avenue during the past years with the anticipation of widening the street a minimum length of one block at a time. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the recormendation of the Advisory Committee was adopted by I) the City Council. �7 CA ,ION Civil property for Civil Defense purposes, was adopted on motion of Defense Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. CITY MANAGER Contemporary Mrs. Ernest Richards, Safety Chairman of the Contemporary Club Club and Mrs. Kenneth King of the Junior Women Contemporary Club, requ Request permission to have printed on the curbs of the downtown streets t'. following: "No bicycle riding on sidewalks. " on motion of Counc Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the Council approved t' request of the Contemporary Club to install this lettering on the curbs under the direction of the Police Department. A Grant Deed from Antonio J. Sousa to the City of Redlands for st Grant and alley right-of-way purposes located at the northeast corner o Deed Sousa Colton and Columbia Avenues was accepted on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, and the City Manager authorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell Grant two Grant Deeds from Priscilla and James Simonds to the City of Deed Redlands for street right-of-way on Cajon and Garden Streets and Simonds two triangular islands on Garden Street, were accepted. The City Attorney is drafting a document releasing the Simonds fr Agreement the agreement requiring street improvements in connection with Release Lot Line Adjustment No. 33 . On motion of Councilman Cummings, Simonds seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the Mayor was authorized to sign this document. on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings Bid Call the City Clerk was authorized to call for bids on a power lawn sw Lawn for the Park Department for December 6, 1966, at 10:00 A.M. Sweeper City Manager Merritt appealed to the Citizens of the Community to cooperate in keeping the storm drains clear. Many people have be Storm guilty of dumping refuse into these drains which creates quite a Drains drainage problem in the event of heavy rains. He also requested press to cooperate by calling attention to this problem in the newspapers . Manager Merritt informed the Council that he had received a verba Population population estimate from the Department of Finance of the State o Estimate California of 34,550 which is an increase of 2, 550 people over th last estimate made in October 1964. This increase will benefit t, City substantially in gas tax funds apportionment. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.