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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12171968-cc_CCv0002.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 17, 1968 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor 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 Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun Norman N. Martinez, Councilman The meeting was opened with the RIC*dqe of allegiance, followed- by the invocation by Councilman Jack Cummings . The minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1968 were approved as submitted. At this time Mayor Burroughs presented a certificate of appreciation to Carlos Guzman, upon his retirement after 44 years of loyal service to the sate City of Redlands. Mayor Burroughs stated that it was a personal pleasure to work with Mr. Guzman, spoke of him as an outstanding citizen and stal- .ation wart representative of city government, and thanked him for his many year of devotion to work and kind consideration of others . Mr. Guzman intro- duced his family, who were present in the Council Chambers, and was given Material - Matich Corporation Paving Materials $39,000. 1969 Colton, Calif. Equipment Rental $91. 50/1 Following full evaluation by the Department of Engineering, it is t recommendation that the bid of the Matich Corporation, being the lc qualified and meeting all specifications, be accepted. on motion c Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the award foi furnishing of asphaltic material for 1969 was made to the Matich Cc tion of Colton, Calif. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for the public hearing on nance No. 1384, an ordinance of the City of Redlands prezoning prof adjacent to the east boundary of the city, this to become effectiv( the time the property is annexed to the City of Redlands, Mayor Bui Ordinance at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any I No. 1384 or questions relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming, I Prezoning public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1384 was adol 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, DeMirjyn, 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 relal Big Bear to sale of holdings and liquidation of the company. Following disc Proposal it was agreed to hold a Special Council Meeting to discuss this wil Hinckley and the company' s attorney, Mr. Edwards, as the City of RA is a stockholder in this organization. Pepper Park The matter of Pepper Park mentioned at this time will be found rec( 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 hel( December 17, 1968 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs# Attorney Michael Quinn 1. Appeal to Commission Approval of variance No. 141 This appeal to the Planning Commission grant of Variance No. 141 al meeting of November 26, 1968, which was filed by Mrs. Lawrence J. I was tabled to this time from the Council meeting of Dec6mber 3, 19( Mayor Burroughs stated that he had studied the minutes of Planning mission meeting of November 26, 1968 and the Council meeting of Dec 3, and believes this particular sign falls in the category of "Roo: Signs" and believes council should adhere to Ordinance No. 1342. Mrs . Patton, Mr. Quiel, Councilman DeMirjyn and Director of Buildil Safety Mitchell spoke on the matter. Following Council discussion, Councilman Knudsen again moved to reverse the Planning Commission ( of Variance No. 141. and to sustain the aooeal of Mrs . Patton. Moi AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 1385, an ordinance of the City of Redlands to amend Sign Ordinance No. 1342, as it relates to certain areas in which business and fiance commercial activities in the C-3 zone with frontage on the south side of 1385 Redlands Boulevard shall be permitted signs as authorized in the C-4 is zone, with certain exceptions, was introduced, given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with Public Hearing set for January 7, 1969. Tentative Map - Tract No. 7765 - Chester Salisbury Recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding this tract was also tabled to this time. That the tentative map of Tract No. 7765, located on the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Valley View Drive, R-E Zone, be approved subjec, to alldepartmental recommendations as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated November 26, 1968. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Commis sion was adopted by the City Council. Appeal to Commission Review and Approval No. 239 - Mr. Benjamin 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, 1968. On December 13 , 1968, Mr. Benjamin J. Rabe filed an appeal requesting reversal of this decision because he believes: "There is no justifica- tion for not adhering to the sign ordinance regarding areas of illumi- nated signs . " Speaking against the proposed sign were: Mr. Rabe, Mrs . Patton, Dr. Bill Thompson of 418 E. Palm Avenue, and Mr. John Bush of 412 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, glare, comparable and contrasting signs throughout the City of Redlands ; dis- tance from residences, with particular emphasis on the fact that this is a 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 Councilman Xartin*z and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT-- None # Tentative Map - Tract No. 8040 - Marysville Development Co. That the tentative map of Tract No. 6040, located at the southwest cor- ner of Center Street and Henrietta Street, R-E zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained -.in Planning Commis sion 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 Cummings moved for approval of Tract No. 8040 subject to the requirements outlined in Planning Commission minutes, with the City agreeing to 50 - 50 split between City and developer on cost 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 spli, erty located at 611 E. Mariposa Drive - Lot Split No- 403 - be app: 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 recommendatit the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Counci.' 7 . Lot Split No. 404 - Ralph Sechrest et ux That the request of Ralph Sechrest et ux for permission to split p. located at the northeast corner of Fifth Street and Dearborn Stree. Lot Split No. 404 - be approved subject to the recommendations of I Division and Planning Department as contained in Planning Commissi4 minutes dated December 10, 1968. on motion of Councilman Cummings seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Plannini 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 Depar- that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 388. on motion of 1 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 S, 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 la: the City will deed the property to them. (He stated that -.atiprese of a shop building and a cafeteria are situated on Pepper Park pro,, Mr. DeMirjyn believes this would free park department employees fo work. Following discussion, Mr. Cummings was requested to discuss proposal with the Park Commission, which he agreed to do. Attorne, Quinn recommended that any deed granting Pepper Park property to t:' School District specify that the land continue to be maintained as park. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman DeMirjyn requested that a letter of appreciation be sen the Mayor' s signature to the management of the Riverside Raceway, the generous support the management is giving the car clubs of thi, 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. M Merritt explained that in order to utilize meter readers, clerical accounting staff efficiently, the City billing is done in a comple, monthly cycle, which results in people receiving bills, and overdo; notices, on different schedules. He stated that the staff would s this . Mayor Burroug1m read a letter of appreciation of the prompt, effic action of the Fire and Police Departments in rescuing the pilots i recent T-33 crash in Redlands . General Louis G. Griffin of Norton asking for support of the forthcoming Miss Redlands pageant in the amount of $500. Council requested further clarification of the "generous schol- arship program" and also asked what support was being given by the senior Chamber. Manager Merritt brought notice from the Southern California Rapid Transit of a change in the bus route through Redlands . Starting December 29 the 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. 3INESS 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 Stolpi 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- tional tion in the airport improvements for the fixed base operating facilities, s an additional $5, 000 is needed in the Special Aviation Fund. Following tion discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, transfer was authorized of $5, 000 from the General Fund Budget Surplus to the Special Aviation Fund, subject to the signing of the lease by the Fixed Base Operator. After additional explanation of the plans and needs of the airport, on 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 drainage; 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. After a detailed discussion of the airport lease between the City of removal of abandoned orange groves, and decided to table this matte the coming Special Meeting for further study by the legal staff. NEW BUSINESS ordinance No. 1383, an ordinance of the City of Redlands regulatinc. Ordinance installation, alteration and repair of plumbing, drainage and gas E No. 1383 adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 edition, and repealing Orc Plumbing nances No. 1296 and 1325, was introduced, given first reading of tI Code and laid over under the rules with public hearing to be held on Jai 7, 1969 at 7: 00 P.M. Resolution No. 2723, a resolution amending the Personnel Rules and Resolution lations of the City of Redlands as related to holidays and annual 1 No. 2723 was discussed, and a letter from the Redlands Professional Fire Fic Holidays - suggesting an alternate vacation plan was read. Council concluded Annual Leave at this time the procedure in Resolution No. 2723 is budgeted and z tiled to be effective January 1, 1969. On motion of Councilman Cut seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 2723 was adopted by City Council. CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Z ization was given for the expenditure of $200 for the City' s annual bership dues in the California Water Resources Association. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, Easement easement from R. M. and L. M. Kubias to the City granting right-of- R. M. and for installation of water lines, was accepted, with the City Manage L. M. Kubias authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of tT The City Manager was also authorized to execute the certificate of Grant Deed ance in behalf of the City for a grant deed from Lowell E. Earl anc Earl Josephine M. Earl to the City for street right-of-way purposes as i by Lot Split No. 388, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded b5 oilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Con No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, tI Council adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Next regular meeting, January 7, 1968, ATTEST: /Y�- .Mayos of the City of Re ds C,W �flerk- #,7