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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0103-cc_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 January 3, 1967 at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman William T. Hartzell, Councilman Jack B . Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b, the invocation by Reverend H. M. Fink of the First Methodist Chu, Mayor Burroughs welcomed a group of students from Mr. Ronald Stu class in American Government. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1966 were ap- proved as submitted. BIDS. Bids for the furnishing of asphalt paving materials to meet the of the City for 1967 were publicly opened and declared in the of of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. , this date, from Industrial Asph, Asphalt Inc. and Matich Corporation, and referred for study. At this tii Paving it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Material bid of the Matich Corporation, being the lower bid on the items i most by the City, be accepted. on motion of Councilman Martinez seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, this recommendation was adopted the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place set for the public hearing of Ordi) No. 1327 , an ordinance of the City of Redlands, revising Section R-2-2000 Multiple Family Residential District, Mayor Burroughs a- ordinance time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for the purpo; No. 1327 hearing any protest or comment relative to this ordinance. None forthcoming, the public hearing was closed. ordinance No. 1327 1 adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with waiver of reading in full, by the following vote: AYB6: counciiman martzeii, martinez, cummings, vemir3ynI. mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None LTITIONS Mr. Fred, Geiger of 1023 E. Citrus Avenue brought to Council attention some problems relating to stairwell dimensions and floor conditions which exist in the apartment he is occupying. Following some discussion, Mr. Robert Mitchell, Director of Building and Safety Department, was requested to look into the situation in question. NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held January 3, 1966 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs ; Attorney Davis 1. Variance No. 133 - Valley Neon for Bank of America That application for a variance in a C-3 (General Commercial) District to permit the installation of a Bank of America identification sign on the rear of their building located at 20 West State Street be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Department that all exist- ing and proposed signs meet the area and other requirements of sign or- dinances 1169 and 1306 as required by the Building Department-, and fur- ther, when the parking lot facing Redlands Boulevard is removed the sign also be removed at the owner ' s expense. on motion of Councilman De Mirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council . 2. Request for Freeway Identification Sign - Chamber of Commerce That the request from the Chamber of Commerce for permission to erect two freestanding community identification signs, one in city limits on north side of freeway approximately 2800 feet west of Wabash Ave. , and the other outside city limits on south side of freeway approximately 300 feet east of Nevada Street, be denied. Councilman Cummings ex- pressed Council ' s appreciation of the Chamber 's idea and intentions, 'but felt there should be a "happy medium" which would be acceptable to all concerned, and referred to the unanimous denial of the Planning Commis- sion in this matter. Councilman Martinez agreed, and added that he would 'be willing to serve on a committee with the Chamber and the Planning Staff. Councilman Hartzell made reference to the Council ' s position concerning billboards when Loma Linda planned a similar type of use, and felt approval would be a reversal of Council ' s previous position. Mayor Burroughs commended the Chamber ' s efforts, but also would prefer another solution. Mr. Mike Hesser and Mr. Larry Hendon spoke for the Chamber, and expressed the belief that efforts should continue in area of attracting tourist trade. At this point, the Council meeting was adjourned until 4:00 P.M. go the Council members could attend the swearing in of Judge Russell Goodwin as Municipal Judge. After the ceremony discussion was resumed, and Councilman Hartzell moved that the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the request to erect two freestanding signs be approved. Councilman Cummings seconded, and this recommendation was adopted by the City Council . Councilman Hartzell then moved that Mr. Martinez and Mr. DeMirjyn con- tinue to work with the Chamber of Commerce and Staff to study and recommend ways and means of implementing tourist travel in the community Motion seconded by Councilman Cummings and carried. 3. C.R.A. No. 195 - Shell oil Company C.R.A. No. 195 was approved by Planning commission May 10, 1966, and approved to December 31, 1967, subject to the recommendations of Planning Department. on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded I Councilman Hartzell, this recommendation was adopted by the City 1 5 . Home Occupation Permit No. 48 - Karen K. Lancaster - Time Extensil That the request of Karen K. Lancaster for a time extension for hi occupation permit to conduct a telephone answering service in her at 241 S. Michigan Street be approved to December 31, 1968 subjec the requirements set forth in the original application. On motioi Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, this recomm, was adopted by the City Council. 6. Home Occupation Permit No. 85 - Sylvia Louise Luetcke - Time Extei That the request of Mrs . Sylvia Louise Luetcke for a time extensil home occupation permit to conduct a mail order retail stamp basin, her home at 1416 Elizabeth Crest Drive be approved to December 31 subject to the requirements set forth in the original application motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, tl recommendation was adopted by the City Council. 7. Home Occupation Permit No. 93 - Olga Stiers - Time Extension That the request of Mrs . Olga Stiers for a time extension for homy occupation permit to alter clothing in her home at 312D Cajon Stri be approved to December 31, 1968 subject to the requirements set , in the original application. on motion of Councilman Cummings, so by Councilman Hartzell, this recommendation was adopted by the Ci' Council. Report - Re Legal Action Against Bonding Companies - Attorney Dav: Attorney Davis presented a report on the status of legal action a(' bonding companies authorized by the City Council on April 6, 1965 Twelve residential tracts were involved, and all actions have bee] pleted, either by completion of the work or by judgment in favor 4 City. Film - Cross-connection - Water Lines Mr. Shone introduced Mr. Jim Hetrick, of the Hersey-Sparling Metei pany, who presented a film picturing the dangers to health and sa: inherent in cross-connection of water lines. Lot Split No. 379 - Milton Hill - Final Approval At the Council meeting of December 6, 1966, when tentative approvi given to Lot Split No. 379, the map showed ownership of a two-fool frontage on Park Avenue. As this is no longer in existence, Counc Final approval is required to permit location of the necessary water mel Lot Split the 12 foot easement from Park Avenue which was one of the requis: No. 379 for tentative approval. It is also to be specified that the abov( easement is ,for access to water lines, and ingress and egress of vehicles. All other provisions and requirements as contained in minutes dated December 6, 1966 having been complied with, final a] of Lot Split No. 379 was adopted by the City Council with the aboi outlined additions, on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Manager Merritt presented before and after pictures of a Park Dep� water wagon which was reconstructed by the City Shops from surplu., Defense equipment. The great financial saving to the City was eml and Park Superintendent Dawson and Shop Foreman Ross Miller were mended on this vehicle. At rne regular meeting or tne Trarric uommission, neia December i-), 1966 the following recommendations were submitted for Council con- sideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 676.8 of the Redlands Traffic ordinance: To establish a "Yield" sign on Monterey Street to require lotion Northbound and Southbound vehicles to yield right of way 2581 to Cedar Street. SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 687 , Section 678. 5 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: To establish a twelve (12) minute green zone on the North side of Park Avenue in front of 1432 West Park Avenue. Resolution No. 2581, a resolution of the City of Redlands amending the Traffic ordinance as above recommended, was presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Hartzell. ATIONS AND PETITIONS City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention notification from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of an application for off-sale beer and wine license at 1,365 Citrus Street. SINESS lution Resolution No. 2580, a resolution of the City of Redlands supporting 2580 Western Air Line' s application for service between Ontario International Lines Airport and the Pacific area, introduced and unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by Councilman Martinez. Mayor Burroughs described the valuable benefits rendered to the City by the unselfish service of the numerous citizens who give their time to the many City Boards and Commissions, and noted that in December Mr. Ed Hales will have been a member of the Planning Commission for twenty years . He then requested Council approval of the following appointments and reappointments: Planning Commission Four-year terms Mr. James Butler Mr. Max S. Kreston to replace Mrs. Lawrence Heim who declines ntments another term Library Board - Three-year term Dr. George H. Armacost Mr. William G. Moore Personnel Board - Three-year term Mr. William A. Brunton Sister City Committee Chairman Mr. William O. Ahlborn to replace Mr. C. C. Parker who is resigning Councilman Cummings moved that these appointments be ratified by the City Council and that letters of appreciation for the service rendered be sent to each member and especially to Mrs. Heim and Charles Parker who are resigning. Motion seconded by Councilman Hartzell and un- Authorization of a budget addition of $800.00 to the Planning Dep Budget from the General Fund Budget Surplus for replacement of a vehicle Addition damaged in an accident, was made on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn seconded by Councilman Cummings. Manager Merritt congratulated Water Superintendent Emmett Lowry a and Administrative Analyst William Kraus on their success in obta Bid Call approval of the Economic Development Administration for the const Mill Creek of the Mill Creek Filter Plant, and recommended that the City Cle Plant be authorized to call for bids on the construction of the Mill Cr Water Treatment Plant and the installing and/or furnishing of pip materials for the Mill Creek Plant lines. Bids to be received by February 7, 1967. on motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by C man DeMirjyn, this bid call was unanimously authorized by the Cit Council. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that in lieu of the ment in perpetuity covering approximately 6.6 acres of city owned property located east of California Street, adjacent to the Sant Easement River, as requested by, the U . S. Government through Norton Air Fo City Base, an easement be approved for a period not to exceed# 10 years to reservation by the City of the right to use the property for recr U.S .Govt. flood control, and other purposes consistent with the government ment of prohibiting more than 25 people in the area. on motion o Councilman Hartzell seconded by Councilman Cummings, authorizatio� unanimously given for the easement as outlined by the City Manage, Damage on, motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Martinez Claim claim of Joe Loughney in the amount of $769.10 for flood damage w Loughney denied by the city Council and referred to the City' s insurance c CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Taylor informed Council that at the time C-Air Corporatil Redlands they left behind equipment at the Airport which the City C-Air stored for them. He recommends that the Council refuse any and a Claim claims for damages by C-Air. This action taken by the City Counc motion of Councilman Hartzell seconded by Councilman Cummings. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Co No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, Council adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Next regular meeting, January 17, 1967 . ATTEST: ayor of the City ofYd4la-n-ds Cl+/V/clerkr