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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10221968-cc_CCv0001.pdf i (MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlal k E held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, of October 22, 1968 at 7. 00 P.M. PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Jack B . Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun S ENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by vice Mayor Norman Martinez. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1 and the special me, E� Iof October 11, 1968 were approved as submitted. i` At this time Mayor Burroughs thanked Mr. Cale Whipple, manager of C Chamber of Commerce, for his part in presenting the City of Redlan( All-America the competition for title of "All-America City, " a program co-Spon, �r City by the National Municipal League and Look Magazine. Redlands is a] cities which were selected as finalists from 156 entrants . ,£BIDS Bids for the cement lining of 16" water main were opened and publi, declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. on October i 1 Bids were received as follows: Cntriline Division, Raymond International Long Beach, California $57, 901. 52 Cement Hydraulic Linings, a Division of Pipe Lining Linings, Inc. Water Wilmington, California 50, 026 . 26 Main It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that as �t bids exceed the estimated cost for this project ($40, 000) by more ML . rCLLIS Z.. MULSC, JJULUIICL6t�L UL dll UPC.LdC.111Y UUILt-_U .illQp dL 11. r.+ U1_L.UU5 Avenue, addressed Council concerning Ordinance No. 1342, which requires that upon change of ownership, signs not in conformity with this ordi- nance be brought up to standard. In this zone the ordinance requires signs be placed flush with the building rather than perpendicular. Appli cant commented concerning his opinion of the variance procedure which he was informed was available to him. Director of Building and Safety Mitchell briefly summarized the extensive study and preparation of the present sign ordinance and explained changes and requirements . He recommended that applicant use an "Under Canopy" sign in addition to the parallel one. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that a six-month extension from Octobei 1 be given for the use of this sign, and that at the end of that time signs be brought into conformity with Ordinance No. 1342, and further requested that staff study a possible amendment to Ordi- nance No. 1342 to assist in problems of this sort. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen .ls NOES: Mayor Burroughs ABSTAIN: Councilman Cummings .ce 42 The owner of the Brookside Palms Cafe building addressed Council with a similar problem and requested assistance. Director of Building and Safety Mitchell explained that this problem is a sign on a pole in a C-1 area, which is not allowed by ordinance. The building owner stated that he has a new tenant who also is required by Ordinance No. 1342 to bring signs into conformity. Following more discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that the petitioner be required to paint out the wall sign and be permitted to keep the free-standing pole sign for a period of six months from the date of occupancy permit, and at the end of six months he comply with the ordinance as it is now written, Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES: Mayor Burroughs ABSTAIN: Councilman Cummings At this time City Attorney Taylor pointed out to the Council that requests of this nature should be handled at the administrative level by the related department, and that when such requests are brought to Council they should be accompanied by the pertinent material in order that a proper decision may be reached. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Conditional Use Permit No. 144 - University of Redlands That the request of the University of Redlands for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to convert a private residence located at 1011 E. Colton Avenue into a supervised temporary residence hall for seven University of Redlands students be approved - sub- by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Planning Departm adopted by the City Council. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Cummings summarized the recent extensive work of the Pa Commission, which included reports by the various committees, and ed close Council attention to the recommendations therein. Councilman Cummings also brought the recommendation from the Park cion that the property at 320 West olive be purchased for the prop Property amount of $16, 250, with the money to be taken, from the Park Surplu Purchase The property can also be brought up to specifications by expenditu 320 West an additional $500. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Olive Ave. oilman DeMirjyn, Council unanimously authorized the expenditure of $16, 800 of Park Surplus Funds for the purchase and repair of prope 320 West Olive Avenue. Councilman Knudsen invited the Council, staff and interested perso attend the meetings of the Soil Conservation District which are he third Thursday of each month. He stressed that they can be helpfu many ways in design and care of parks , purchase of trees, and many areas . �COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Merritt read a letter from Melvyn Poer, Executive Dir of REDCO, thanking the Council for its support of that organizatio Manager Merritt also brought notification that the California Peac Officers ' Association has appointed Chief Graefe to its Narcotics Alcoholics Committee, and also Legislative Section. He congratula Chief Graefe on this appointment. Mayor Burroughs brought an invitation from the Redlands Jaycees to Council to participate in the Veterans Day parade November 11. Mayor Burroughs also read an invitation to participate in the Jayc Christmas parade on Saturday, December 7'. Also an invitation from American Red Cross staff to Open House at the Chapter House, 611 C Street, October 28 through 31, 10: 00 A.M. to 1: 00 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Amendment An amendment to the current lease between Tri-City Rock Fontana an to Lease City by addition of a hold harmless clause was unanimously approve Tri-City Rock motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Closing of the Mill Creek dump site will be considered by the Boar Supervisors on November 12. It is the recommendation of the City that the Mayor appoint representatives to reiterate the City' s pos lE in this problem. Mayor Burroughs requested that either John Shone Emmett Lowry attend this meeting. 11NEW BUSINESS iient ____ — --- ___ _ __I ____ ---.I -_ -_ ____ --=I - ---------- :)und of the City of San Bernardino, replacing the original agreement dated August 22, 1958, and providing for a doubling of the fees, was unanimous- 1�r approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with the Mayor authorized to sign. Ordinance No. 1378, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which amends the Code of the City of Redlands to adjust fees in accordance with the above agreement, was given first reading of the title and laid over, with secon� reading to be at the next Council meeting. .qAGER Authorization to call for bids on the furnishing and installation of water pipe for the Agate Reservoir and Sand Canyon Road (to serve Crafton Col- lege) was requested. Director of Public Works Shone informed Council thal the Board of Directors of Valley College have approved the agreement with call the City of Redlands for water service to the new college. He requested )e an additional appropriation from Legal and Capital Fund Reserve for the Lation cost over the amount budgeted for Agate Avenue pipeline, and for the City' s participation in construction of Sand Canyon pipeline. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the City Clerk was authorized to call for bids on the above described projects, and unanimous approval was given for transfer of $60, 000 from Legal and Capital Fund Reserve to the Legal and Capital Fund budget. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, authorization was given for the City to enter into a fire-year lease- purchase agreement with the Johnson Tractor Company for a new Caterpillar ise D-6 Series C bulldozer, with trade-in; and the allocation of $4, 900 from )zer General Fund Surplus to cover monthly payments for the remainder of this fiscal year. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried unani- mously. itions Resolution No. 2710, a concise statement outlining the opposition of the 2710 City of Redlands to Proposition 9, was unanimously adopted on motion of 9 Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez. 2711 Resolution No. 2711, authorizing the increase of the Park Department by inel - one maintenance man, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman )ept. Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Resolution No. 2709, a resolution of the City of Redlands authorizing 2709 officers to assign certain shares of capital stock of a corporation, was !k unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council- man DeMirj'yn- )eeds The following grant deeds were unanimously accepted by the City Council, with the City Manager authorized to execute certificates of acceptance in behalf of the City: VA& 4LL%j41V31 %-J.L LVUIIl L LjLtCIII %..t.41LULL.LII%JC , ��G%.�1JII%AG" Ly %—'-JUlit-;_L LLUCLIi L-.Lcx.L L. From grant deed for street right-of-way purposes per C.R.A. No. 22, Wilson - Fisher L. E. and W. A. Wilson and R. T. and B. Fisher. A claim for sewer back-up damage was presented by the owner and th, Claim tenant of property at 217 East Fern Avenue in the amounts of $153. Sewer $693 . 00. The claim was denied in routine manner and directed to t". Damage City' s insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Cummings, secondee Councilman Martinez. Manager Merritt recommended that Council set a time for exchange b, the Council and Parking Authority of documents being prepared by S- Youngberg and O 'Melveny & Myers for culmination of the leases of t. Eureka Street parking lot and the Redlands Boulevard - orange Stre, parking lot. Council elected to adjourn this evening' s meeting to Wednesday, October 30, and call a special Parking Authority meetin( 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 30. Council also directed that the public hearing originally scheduled November 5 on Ordinance No. 1377, Zone Change 107, be readvertised 7: 00 P.M. on November 4, 1968, and that the applicants be notified mail . CITY ATTORNEY At this time City Attorney Taylor gave first reading of the title Ordinance Ordinance No- 1379, an ordinance of the City of Redlands which ame3 No. 1379 Ordinance No. 1342 (Signs) relating to establishment of a 180-day ] Signs following issuance of business license for conformity with requires of Ordinance No. 1342 . ordinance No. 1379 was then laid over under rules with second reading at the next meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cor No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, tI council adjourned to a regular adjourned meeting to be held on Oct( 1968 at 3:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers . Next regular meeting, November 5, 1968. ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Red ds Ci erk