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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-1219-cc_CCv0001.pdf 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 by invocation by Reverend W. W. Betton of Saint Paul ' s A.M.E. Church The minutes of the Council meeting of December 5, 1967 were appro submitted. Mayor Burroughs presented a certificate of appreciation to Willar Certificate (Bill) Green for eleven years of loyal service as custodian of th of Police Department, thanked Mrs. Green for her loyal support of Bi Appreciation while he so conscientiously served the City, and wished them both happiness in their retirement. BIDS At 10:00 A.M. this morning in the office of the City Clerk bids f paving material and equipment rental for 1968 were opened and pub declared; however, decision on these bids will be tabled to the m of January 2, 1968, at the request of the Manager ' s office. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place set for the public hearing on Resol Resolution No. 2639, a resolution of the City of Redlands declaring the inte No. 2639 Street to vacate a portion of Western Avenue, Mayor Burroughs at this ti. Vacation declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any protests or to this street vacation. None being forthcoming, the public hear Resolution was declared closed, and Resolution No. 2648, a resolution orderi No. 2648 work on the vacation of Western Avenue, was adopted on motion of ordering cilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, by the followin Work call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings , DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None This also was the time and place set forth in the notices mailed property owner within the proposed area and in the published roti Resolution the continuation of the public hearing and discussion of new boun No. 2636 of Resolution No. 2636, a resolution of intention to establish a Parking and Business Improvement Area for the City of Redlands. Mayor Bu and at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any Business tests or comment to the establishment of this area. None being f, Improvement coming, the public hearing was declared closed. Council discusse Area Proposed Area at length, the new boundaries, the nature of any co: ttino : kw(JUTICI.Luiuli Ivict-LL.Lfiez, riar-Lzei-L, Cummings, mayor t5urrougns NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Councilman DeMirjyn Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he felt this was vindictive legislation aimed at a small minority. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, aance 1349 Ordinance No. 1349, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a rking Parking and Business Improvement Area, fixing the boundaries thereof, and and fixing the initial rate of increase or additional levy of license Hess I ess tax to be imposed on the business area, was introduced, given first Dvement reading of the title, and laid over, with second reading set for an ad- rea journed meeting on December 26 at 8: 30 A.M. in the Council Chambers. Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on ordinance aance No. 1350, an ordinance of the City of Redlands imposing a Documentary 1350 Stamp Tax on the sale of real property. Mayor Burroughs again declared Tax the meeting open as a public hearing of any comment relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the publichearingwas declared closed. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, ordinance No. 1350 was adopted, with waiver of the reading in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None ATG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held December 19, 1967 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs, Attorney Taylor R.P.C. No. 265 - Zoning Proposal for Annexations 30, 31 and 32 That R.P.C. No. 285, a resolution recommending zone classifications for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands, known as Annexations 30, 31 and 32, be approved. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, R.P.C. No. 285 was approved and ordinance No. 1353, an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 1000 of the City of Redlands, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for January 16, 1967 . C.U.P. No. 136 - Cecil Murray and Neil 0. Baker, Jr. That the request of Cecil Murray and Neil 0. Baker, Jr. for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-S Zone to permit construction of a 99-bed convalescent hospital on property located on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Roosevelt Road be approved subject to departmental requirements, with an amended site plan to be furnished at a later date for Commission review and approval. Mr. John Creatura addressed Council in behalf of the developers with a request for city sharing in the cost of the following three items: in- stallation of ornamental street lights, installation of fire hydrants, =—A D1 1­dmmli ?-nMdMr%+- M^ 1r) nnrle"=.rrlinrl ;4 1.ilc VJ_UjJ=-.L L_.Y L-W L;VUtjJ.L.Y WI-1-11 L.Ilt-- VCt.L_LCLIIU=. PLUL-Lull UY t_Vu Martinez and carried. Mr. Gale Carr, Associate Planner, presented a comprehensive conce development plan of the area bounded by Redlands Boulevard, Colto nue, Texas Street and Church Street. The plan proposed increased North way access ; installation of a frontage road; additional signing a Central landscaping; recommended uses, including freeway oriented uses; a modification of zoning. Following Mr. Carr' s presentation, Mr. M Development Stew-art spoke for the Chamber of Commerce, bringing five recommen Plan 1. the acceptance of this plan; 2. the development of a master for streets and landscaping; 3. construction of Pearl Street as way frontage street; 4. utilization of the Parking Authority to off-street parking; and 5. improved traffic circulation. Counci Cummings expressed Council ' s appreciation to the Chamber for thei in interpreting and presenting this concept to the property owner the area, to the Planning Commission for their studies, and to Mr and Mr. Schindler of the Planning Department for their work. His was seconded by Councilman Hartzell and carried unanimously. Mr. Louis Fletcher commended the work that had been accomplished pressed satisfaction of this being developed by local people. on of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the Coun unanimously approved the conceptual plan as presented by the Chain Planning Department. Councilman Hartzell recommended that the staff proceed to researc. possibility of establishing the new on and off-ramps and the free, access road. At this time notice was brought of the Flood Control meeting and necessity of having representatives present, as flood control pla: acutely influence the development of this area. Mayor Burroughs that he and Mr. Parker would attend the meeting. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Cummings reported that Mrs. Paulus had begun her servi, the Commission, thus bringing the Commission to full membership. Bid Call City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention the fact that w. Truck obtaining of the third hi-ranger for the Park Department, it is pi Park Dept. now to have a third full street tree crew. The only piece of equ. the department still needs to augment this crew is a trash truck. requested approval to call for bids for a trash truck, at an estii cost of $5, 500. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Coi man DeMirjyn, approval was given for this bid-call and the transf4 $5, 500 from the Park Department Surplus. Mayor Burroughs brought to Council attention the expiration of the Appointment of Mr. Franklin Postle on the Library Board on January 1, 1968, a] Library recommended that Mr. Postle be reappointed for another three year Board Council gave unanimous approval to this recommendation, on motion Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and authori: letter of appreciation over the Mayor ' s signature. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Manager Merritt brought notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Contro.' application for a liquor license at 220 Orange Street. mayor 6urrougns presentea unristmas greetings trom county bneritt t,ranx Bland and the City of Ontario. Councilman DeMirjyn brought to Council attention the fact that one of the airport tenants had received notice to cease operation on January rport 1, and stated that he believed this tenant should be allowed to remain nant active until such time as a fixed-base operation contract for the air- port was established. Following lengthy discussion of airport opera- tion, it was determined to refer this matter to the Airport Advisory Board, which will be meeting in this coming week. ISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1351, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the inance ordinance Code as related to regulated sales, was given second reading 1351 of the title and adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by ulated Councilman DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading. in full, by the follow- ales ing roll call vote: AYES-, Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES : None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1352, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Sign Ordinance No. 1342, at this time was given second reading. Mr. Dave Waters spoke in protest to the ordinance; also Mr. Phil Lukei. Mr. inance Charles Parker spoke in favor of the ordinance. Following lengthy dis- 1352 cussion, Councilman Hartzell moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. igns 1352, stating that it was not changing the established policy of the City of Redlands in any way. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn JSINESS Mayor Burroughs presented for council consideration a problem that the Engineering Department feels will occur with the North High School campus under development by the School Board, and recommended that a letter be mailed to the School Board over the Mayor ' s signature bring- ing the following two items to their attention: first, development within the foreseeable future of Citrus Avenue into a four-lane thor- oughfare with unobstructed traffic movement which would necessitate an overpass and fencing on both sides of the street, at school expense, to prohibit pedestrians crossing Citrus except by use of overpass, and second, the need for a major drainage facility under the campus. Coun- cil approval of such a letter was given, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, by the following vote: On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn unanimous approval was given to the Manager 's attendance at an Ad Management Training Program being held under the auspices of the national City Manager' s Association, and approval of $280.00 as a budget addition. In closing the meeting, Mayor Burroughs expressed his appreciatio all who serve the City, the Commissioners, Board Members, special mittee members and city employees, and wished everyone a Merry Cb Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance C mittee. On motion, the Council adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting 8: 30 A.M. on December 26, 1967 in the Safety Hall. Next regular meeting, January 2, 1968. ATTEST: Maof the-City of-kedi 5n�r (1i"erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0