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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12171968-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers , Safety Hall , 21,2 Brookside Avenue, on December .17, 1 6 Planning Commission 1:tems 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P,v Waldo F . Burroughs , Mayor Jack B . Cummings , Councilman Charles G. D Mirjyn, Councilman Chre ten M. Knudsen, Counc il.mai''i Ralph P . Merritt, Jr . , City Manager M:ichae.l. R. Quinn, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily tact Chuck Palmer, Bran Bernardino Sun Norman N . Martinez, Councilma. The meeting w u;:9..s opened wit::h tm.1;;e p l 'd g e of allegiance,. s oll.:wei by I the invocation by Councilman jack Cummings . The minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1968 were approved as submitted. ted.. At:, this time .Ma`y=foY; Burroughs presented a certificate of appreciation to Carlos Guzman, upon his ret,i,r'E=_'ltleTl.t after 4 years of loyal service to the .rate City of Redlands . Mayor Burroughs stated that it was aeyso a1. pleasurej, Material Matich Corporation Paving Materials $39, OOC 1969 Colton, Calif. Equipment Rental $91. 50/ Following full evaluation by the Department of Engineering, it is recommendation, that the bid of the Matich Corporation , being the I qualified and meeting all specifications, be accepted. On motion Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the award fc furnishing of asphaltic material for 1969 was made to the Matich C tion of Colton; Calif. ,. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for the public hearing or nance No. 1384, an ordinance of the City of Redlands prezoning prc adjacent to the east boundary of the city, this to become effectiN the time the property is annexed to the City of Redlands, Mayor BL Ordinance at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any J No. 1384 or questions relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming, j, Prezoning public hearing was declared closed, and ordinance No. 1384 was adc on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman, Knudsen, waiver of reading of the ordinance in full, by the following roll vote: AYES: Councilmen Cummings , DeMirlyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES - None ABSENT: Councilman Martinez 'ORAL PETITIONS Mr. Horace Hinckley, representing the Big Bear Development Company presented a proposal and resolution of the Board of Directors rely Big Bear to sale of holdings and liquidation of the company. Following diE Proposal it was agreed to hold a Special Council Meeting to discuss this wi Hinckley and the company' s attorney, Mr. Edwards , as t1-te City of I is a stockholder in -this organization. Pepper Park The matter of Pepper Park mentioned at this time will be found re( with the minutes of -the afternoon session, at which time it was di !(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by -the City Council at a regular meeting thereof he] December 17, 1968 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Ynudsen, Mayor Burroughs, Attorney Michael Quinn ii 1. ��212eal to Commission Approval of Variance No. 141 This appeal to the Planning Commission grant of Variance No. 1,41 E meeting of November 26, 1968, which was filed by Mrs . Lawrence J . was tabled to this time from the Council meeting of December 3, 1( Mayor Burroughs stated that he had studied the minutes of Planninc mission meeting of November 26, 1968 and the Council meeting of DE 3, and believes this particular sign falls in the category of "Roc Signs" and believes Council should adhere to Ordinance No. 1342. Mrs . Patton, Mr. Quiel, Councilman DeMirjyn and Director of Build., Safety Mitchell spoke on the matter. Following Council discussion Councilman Knudsen again moved to reverse the Planning Commission of varianre Nn . 141 . anci f-r, -,ii.-,t-;)in thF-_ anneal cif M-rq - Pattnn _ Mr AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: Councilmen Cummings, DeMi rj yn ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1385, an ordinance of the City of Redlands to amend Sign Ordinance No. 1.342, as it relates to certain gees in which business and .ince commercial activities in the C--3 zone with frontage on the south side of L385 Redlands Boulevard shall be permitted signs as authorized in the --4 zone:}, with certain exceptions, was introduced, given first reading of the'' title and laid over under the rules with Public fearing set for January 7, 1969. Tentative Maw 'Tract No. 7765 - Chester Salisbury Recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding this tract was also tabled two this time. That the tentative map of 'Tract No. 7765, located on the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Valley View Drive, R_N Zone, be approved subject to all departmental recommendations as contained :in Planning Commission minutes dated November 26, 1968. On motion of Councilman DeMir:;yn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of .'the Planning Commis- sion was adopted by the City Council . bp2eal to Commission Review and .Koval. No. 239 - Mr. Beramin J . Rabe Commission Review and Approval No. 239 approving location, size and design of sign structures for building addition to Citrus Village was approved at the Planning Commission meeting of December 10, 1.968. On December 1.3, 1.968, Mr, Benjamin J. ;Rabe filed an appeal requesting reversal of this decision because he believes: "There is no justifica- tion ust fica-tion for not adhering to the sign ordinance regarding are=as, of illumi- nated. signs . " Spearing against the proposed sign were: Mr. Rabe, Mrs . Patton, ter. Bill Thompson of 418 B. Balm Avenue, and Mr. John Bush of 4.12 E. Palm Avenue=. Mr. Harry hertz, representing the Automobile Club of Southern California, tenants in the building under discussion, stated that his company did not; wish to 'have -a sign that was offensive in any manner. Council discussed height, :Length, width, candle power, wattage, g.:Lare, comparable and contrasting signs throughout the City of Redlands ; dis- tance from residences, with particular emphasis can the fact that this is Conditional.. Use .in a residential, area. Councilman Knudsen then moved to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission, deny the sign as objectionable .in a residential area, and uphold the appeal . Motion seconded by Council-man Martinez and carried by the following ro:l.3. call vote: ALBS: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings , Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES . Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Tentative Ma - Tract No. 8646 - Mar sine Devc=lo meant. Co. That the tentative map of Tract No. 8040, located at the southwest cor- ner of Center Street and. Henrietta Street, R-B zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all. departments as contained. in Planning Commis-- s ion :minutes dated December 10, 1968, and adding Planning Department recommendation No . 7 : That the City Council_ give every possible consid- eration to cooperation between the City and applicant to provide sanitary sewers for this tract. Mr. Ken King addressed Council in behalf of Mr. Buster, the developer, requesting City participation in the cost of bringing sewer service to this development. Following discussion of the desirability of having sanitary sewer in this entire area as it develops, Councilman Cuaaaaaaings moved for approval. of Tract No. 8040 subject to the requirements out:l_:ined:'. .n Planning Commission minutes, with the City agreeing to ata - 50 split between City and developer can coast of sewer extension, with the same 6 . Lot Split No. 403 - Union Steel Company That the request of the Union Steel Company for permission to spl- erty located at 611 E. Mariposa Drive - Lot Split No. 403 - be api subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated December 10, 1968. on motion of cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendat.' the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Counc, 7. Lot Split No. 404 - Ralph Sechrest et ux That the request of Ralph Sechrest et ux for permission to split I located at the northeast corner of Fifth Street and Dearborn Stre( Lot Split No. 404 - be approved subject to the recommendations of Division and Planning Department as contained in Planning Commiss: minutes dated December 10, 1-968 . on motion of Councilman Cumming: seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Plannit mission was adopted by the City Council by the following roll call AYES -. Councilmen Martinez, Cummings , DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen 8. Lot Split No. 388 - Lowell Earl - Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated July 5, 1967 been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depai that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 388. On motion of man Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. Councilman DeMirjyn brought a proposal from the Redlands Unified Ic District for future Pepper Park use. He presented drawings of the present design and future plan, which includes moving of driveway entry and exit. The School District would be willing to maintain land as a park and assume responsibility for maintenance of the lz the City will deed the property to them. (He stated that at Pres( of a shop building and a cafeteria are situated on Pepper Park pr( Mr. DeMirjyn believes this would free park department employees f( ii work. Following discussion, Mr. Cummings was requested to discus: proposal with the Park Commission, which he agreed to do. Attorn( Quinn recommended that any deed granting Pepper Park property to i Ii School District specify that the land continue to be maintained a., park. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman DeMirjyn requested that a letter of appreciation be set the Mayor' s signature to the management of the Riverside Raceway, the generous support the management is giving the car clubs of th: Mayor Burroughs agreed to write this letter. Councilman DeMirjyn questioned the possibility of billing resident their municipal services shortly before the first of the month. Merritt explained that in order to utilize meter readers, clerica- accounting staff efficiently, the City billing is done in a compit monthly cycle, which results in people receiving bills, and overdi notices, on different schedules . lie stated that the staff would this . Mayor Burroughs read a letter of appreciation of the prompt, effic action of the Fire and Police Departments in rescuing the pilots recent T-33 crash in Redlands . General Louis G. Griffin of Nortoi asking for support of the forthcoming Miss Redlands pageant in the amount ll �l of $500. Council requested further clarification of the "generous scholl I arship program" and also asked what support was being given by the senior!! Chamber. Manager Merritt brought notice from the Southern California Rapid Transitl� I of a change in the bus route through Redlands . Starting December 29 the jj bus will travel along Redlands Boulevard to Oak Street before going onto the freeway, and will make five or six stops on Redlands Boulevard, This is at the request of the residents of the Yucaipa area. Manager Merritt brought notification from the State of California Public Health Department that San Bernardino County has been redeclared a rabies area, effective December 2, 1968 for another year. INESS Manager Merritt summarized the development and leases at the Redlands Airport and stated that the City has long sought a Fixed Base Operator for this property. He introduced the members of the Airport Advisory Board present, and Mr. Louis Stolp, who wishes to become the Fixed Base Operator. He presented the Airport Advisory Board' s unanimous recommen- dation to Council that a fixed base lease between the City and Mr. Stolp be approved. Manager Merritt explained that to support the City' s share of participa- ional tion in the airport improvements for the fixed base operating facilities, , an additional $5, 000 is needed in the Special Aviation Fund. Following ion discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, transfer was authorized of $5, 000 from the General Fund Budget ji Surplus to the Special Aviation Fund, subject to the signing of the leasel� by the Fixed Base Operator. After additional explanation of the plans and needs of the airport, on i motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings , the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on the following work at Redlands Municipal Airport: a. Runway and taxiway drainage7 b. Safety fencing of eastern portion of the airport; (These two items have been approved and are funded 50% by the State) C. Grading and leveling portions of the Fixed Base Operator area -to be leased; d. Paving of auto parking lot and transient aircraft loading and unloading area. Councilman Cummings stated that he hoped the operator, the committee and the City could cooperate in getting landscaping for the area. it After a detailed discussion of the airport lease between the City of removal of abandoned orange groves, and decided to table this matt the coming Special Meeting for further study by the legal staff. NEW BUSINESS Ej Ordinance No. 1383, an ordinance of the City of Redlands regulatir Ordinance installation, alteration and repair of plumbing, drainage and gas No. 1383 adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 edition, and repealing 01 Plumbing nances No . 1296 and 1325, was introduced, given first reading of t Code and laid over under the rules with public hearing to be held on Ja 7, 1969 at 7: 00 P.M. Resolution No . 2723 , a resolution amending the Personnel Rules anc Resolution lations of the City of Redlands as related to holidays and annual No. 2723 was discussed, and a letter from the Redlands Professional Fire Fi Holidays - Annual suggesting an alternate vacation plan was read , Council concludec Leave at this time the procedure in Resolution No. 2723 is budgeted and tised to be effective January 1, 1969. On motion of Councilman r-t seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 2723 was adopted h City council. IICITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, ization was given for the expenditure of $200 for the City' s annuE bership dues in the California Water Resources Association. ii On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings , Easement easement from R. M. and L. M. Xubias to the City granting right-of R. M. and for installation of water lines, was accepted, with the City Manac L. M. Kubias authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of t The City Manager was also authorized to execute the certificate of Grant Deed ante in behalf of the City for a grant deed from Lowell E. Earl ar Earl Josephine M. Earl to the City for street right-of-way purposes as by Lot Split No . 388, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded t Gilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cc No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, t: Council adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. ii Next regular meeting, January 7, 1968. I� ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Reds - .0lerk-