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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06181968a-cc_CCv0002.pdf Jack B. Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn;, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Michael R. Quinn, Deputy 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 Donald Weemhoff of the Bethany Reformed Chu The minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1968 were approved a mitted. Mayor Burroughs welcomed a large group of citizens present in the audience. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ord No. 1369, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance 1000 of the C ordinance Redlands as related to Outdoor Living Space in Multiple Family Res No. 1369 tial District, Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting c Outdoor a public hearing of any questions or comments concerning this ordi Living Space None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, an Ordinance No. 1369 was adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, s ed by Councilman Knudsen, with waiver of the reading of the ordina full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Bu NOES : None ABSENT: None ORAL PETITIONS Mr. Dave Flynn, Sr. , of 430 West Pioneer, presented a petition sig thirty-five residents of West Pioneer Avenue between Orange Street Speed Texas Street. He described a problem of excessive automobile Spee on Pioneer Avenue which he and the residents believe is a great dange Pioneer Ave. the children in the area, and requested Council assistance in this Following a discussion of the problem with Mr. Flynn, the Council red the matter to the Traffic Commission for study. Mrs . H. E. Sturtevant of 331Eureka Street reported a problem exi at the residence at 332 Eureka in which very late hours are kept b people believed to be about fifteen years of age. Mrs . Hermina Littlewood of 338 Eureka also spoke regarding this problem, statin there were cars being demolished in the back yard; a general nuisa being brought upon the neighborhood, and the property values being creased. The Council assured Mrs . Sturtevant and Mrs. Littlewood the matter would be given thorough consideration by the staff and police. 18, 1968 at 3: 00 P.M. Present; councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs, Deputy Attorney Michael R. Quinn Appeal to Denial of Variance No. 140 - Q2iel Bros. Variance No. 140, a request for an increase in size and height of sign for the Don Turpin Pontiac Agency at 1855 Industrial Park Avenue, M-1 zone, was denied by the Planning Commission at their meeting of June 11, 1968. At this time an appeal to the denial is brought to Council with modifica- tion of the size to 180 square feet at the allowable height. Addressing the Council relative to this request were: Mrs . Ruth C. Patton, Mr. Quiel, Mr. Turpin and Mr. Armantrout. The Council discussed signs in general and this sign in particular at length, including visibility, desirability, competitive situation, sign size permitted prior to and after adoption of the sign ordinance, and the history and development of the ordinance. Councilman DeMirjyn moved that the decision of the Planning Commission be reversed and the variance be granted for a 180 square foot area at 40 feet in height for the reason that the conditions outlined in the Redlands Zoning ordinance for grantin(, of a variance are believed to exist in this case. Motion seconded by Councilman Cummings and carried by the following vote: AYES : Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES: Councilman Martinez, Mayor Burroughs ABSENT: None Appeal to Approval of Variance No. 139 and CRA No. 223 This matter was tabled to this meeting on June 4, 1968. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Cummings moved that at the Van Wieren Broth- ers had fulfilled all requirements in variance No. 139 and C.R.A. 223, anc were requesting permission to go ahead, approval of Variance No. 139 and C.R.A. No. 223 be given. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES- None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen se Councilman Cummings then moved that Precise Street Plan No. 3 be revoked ;t due to the fact that it has been proved unworkable. Motion seconded by No. 3 Councilman DeMirjyn and carried by the following vote; AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen Appeal re Sewer Requirements - Lot Split No. 378 - Mrs. Mary Matti Williams. Following approval of Lot Split No. 378 on June 4, 1968, a check of the records disclosed that the residence at 1428 Pacific is already connected to the sewer. Mrs . Mary Matti Williams now requests waiver of the entire sewer require- ment because of the expense. Council discussed the sewer ordinance, and explained to Mrs. Williams that this is the normal requirement. Councilman Cummings moved that the requelt for waiver be denied, that the sewer extension requirements stand and thal the 45 feet distance from the Pattison property to the Stanton property b( paid from the Sewer Rental Fund; motion was seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. In the discussion which followed the motion, Mayor Burroughs expressed the belief that the Sewer Rental Fund should not be burdened by the 45 feet remaining on the Pattison property. The motion then car- ried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cummings, DeMirivn, Knudsen I -..- 11- -.--- . -.- --—1-- ---- -- -- y- y--- ---- cilman Cummings moved that the Council appropriate up to $25, 000 f Park Surplus Fund 1968-69 Budget to be used for materials and/or I begin the work of replacing all except the last ten rows of seats Redlands Bowl. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and unanimc approved. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Knudsen reported on a meeting of the State Soil Consery Commission and is pleased to announce that his request for funds t assist in a study of the Zanja in the areas not being studied by t County or the Corps of Engineers was favorably received. Mayor Burroughs reported that funds have been proposed in the next Flood Control budget for a study of the overall drainage problem i 3 . Henry Tate Mayor Burroughs also read a resolution from the Chamber of Commerc Water mending the City and the Public Works Department for the developme Treatment Plant the new Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant was officially accepted as comple authorization was made for final payment. Motion unanimously adop the City Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Manager Merritt reported on the Redevelopment Agency formed in the Redevelopment in 1950 and read a minute notice from the October 26, 1954 minutes Agency stated that the agency would be terminated and dissolved, as the C unable to furnish the funds necessary for the project originally p Manager Merritt reported that the San Bernardino Valley College Bo Trustees has responded to the City of Redlands ' offer to furnish w and sewer facilities to the Crafton Hills College with a request t Crafton City prepare a legal document outlining the services for study and Hills proval of the Board. College Utilities Following lengthy discussion of all aspects of this development an proposed service, including an objection by Councilman Knudsen to proposed fee under consideration, on motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval was given for staff to enter into detailed negotiations and to develop a contrac cover water and sewer service to the college for presentation to t Board of Trustees and Council as soon as possible. Mr. Joe Mulder of Yucaipa address-ed the Council with questions rel to the property of the college, and service proposed by the City. told he would be furnished a copy of the proposal by the Departmen Public Works. City Manager Merritt presented a letter of response to the Local Agency Formation Commission ' s letter requesting the City's position regarding the proposal of the Western Heights Water District. This letter answers the questions of the LAFC in detail. Following lengthy Council discus- sion, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval was given to forward this letter to the LAFC over the Manager's signature, with paragraph 5 changed to reflect the earlier ac- tion of the Council in authorizing the staff to enter into detailed nego- tiations with the college concerning water and sewer, !rn .ts On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the sal following seven conditions listed by Councilman Cummings for presentation to the LAFC at the hearing on the Western Heights Water development pro- gram on June 26, 1968 were unanimously approved. 1. City annexation policy - when mutually beneficial. 2. Portions of proposed district have been historically related to Redlands, by community interest, school relationship, postal and telephone service. 3. City has capacity to serve. 4. The City is willing to serve. 5. Request LAFC to exclude Crafton Hills College from district. 6. Request LAFC to consider area north of crest of Crafton Hills as logical expansion and service area for Redlands. ' 7 . Reiterate Redlands ' position as to "zone of influence" since 1954 in area between Wabash Avenue and Crafton Avenue. Logical expansion, historically related to Redlands, capable of serving, willing to serve, will annex when determined to be mutually beneficial to both property owners and City. INESS Resolution No. 2684, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing ,cation conditions for acceptance of water stock, which was presented to the Coun - 2684 cil for consideration at the last meeting, was adopted on motion of Coun- ,er cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, by the following roll ick call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES : Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None NAGER The Budget for 1968-69 was approved by the City Council as follows: Tentative approval, subject to the receipt of 1967 tax information in August, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, was given to: General Fund, Park Fund, Recreation Fund, .get Library Fund, and Retirement Fund. - 1969 Final approval was given on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded given salaries and fringe benefits upon receipt of tax information Resolution on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, No. 2688 lotion No. 2688, a resolution of the City of Redlands providing cX Crossing protection at the intersection of Orange Street and the Southern F Protection Railroad, was unanimously adopted, with the Mayor and City Clerk a ized to sign the agreement. Resolutions No. 2686 and X687, concerning agreements between the C Resolutions the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, one for the intersecti No. 2686 No. 2687 Church Street with the railroad and the other for the intersection Agreements University Street, were unanimously approved and the Mayor authori With R.R. sign the agreements, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by oilman Martinez. City Manager Merritt reported the request from the Chapman family, of the Marigold Farms property, that the City proceed with the ann Resolutions of two parcels of property now owned by the Chapmans which were nc No. 2689 No. 2690 originally included in Annexation #14. on motion of Councilman De Annexations seconded by Councilman Cummings, unanimous approval was given to R #36 & #37 tions No. 2689 and 2690, both resolutions of the City of Redlands ing the intention of the Council of the City to initiate on its o% proceedings to annex certain uninhabited territory, Annexations #3 #37 . Mayor Burroughs commended Director of Building and Safety Mitchell development of a pamphlet of information for builders and develope Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cc tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, t Council adjourned at 9: 20 P.M. Next regular meeting, July 2, 1968. ATTEST: -tn- A'YOT of-It the City of Fie ds Cid erk (14 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0