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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07011969-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held it Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on July 1, 19E 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P, Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Jack B . Cummings, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by I invocation by Reverend Ted Hurlburt of the Church of Christ Christi The minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1969 were approved 2 mitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place set for public hearing on Resolution 2764 a resolution of the City Council adopting Precise (Specific) Resolution Plan No. 10, which establishes a precise alignment for that portior No. 2764 Barton Road within the city limits of Redlands included in San Berr Precise County Precise Plan No. SV388 for Barton Road between Bryn Mawr anc Street Plan lands, Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting open as a NO. 10 'hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests or comment relative this resolution. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was dE closed. on motion of Councilman Knudsen .seconded by Councilman DE Resolution No. 2764 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the lotion in full. 1, 1969 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs , Deputy City Attorney Michael Quinn Absent: Councilman Cummings Conditional Use Permit No. 154 - Eugene Wade That the request of Eugene Wade for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-S Zone (Residential Suburban) to construct a 97-bed convalescent hospital on property located at the southeast corner of Brookside Avenue and Terracina Boulevard be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated June 24, 1969, amending Engineering Division recommendation No. 7 to require devel - oper to provide sewer extension to serve this development. Mr. Wade addressed Council with the request that the City share the cost of sewer installation to his property, as the cost would be prohibitive, or that he be permitted to install a cesspool system. Council discussed the sewer ordinance and requirements necessary for cesspool installation, costs, and possible complications at very great length. Councilman Knudsen then moved: that C.U.P. No. 154 be approved subject to all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated June 24, excepting Engineering Division requirement No. 7, subject to developer ' s furnishing $10, 000 cash into a trust fund which shall be held specifically for purpose of extending a sewer from this property to the nearest sewer line of adequate capacity, and furthermore subject to the applicant ' s posting a bond valid for a period of five years in the amount of $10, 000 to insure the completion of extension of sewer to nearest line of adequate City sewer, and furthermore limit seepage pit use to five years, and that the design of septic tank and cesspool system shall comply with all rules of the 1967 Uniform Plumbing Code; and furthermore that the developer sign an agreement which shall be recorded as a covenant running with the land, stating that the present or subsequent owner of said property shall connect their plumbing facil- ities to Redlands Sewer System at the end of the five-year period; and furthermore that C.U!'T. No. 154 will be revoked if any subsequent owner of this property refuses to sign acknowledgement of his obligation to complete the sewer line; with the understanding that only those funds required to complete the system will be used, and any balance will be refunded to applicant, with the City using the cash deposit first and the performance bond second. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES: Mayor Burroughs - for the reason that "this is temporary and not adequate for health purposes . " ABSENT: Councilman Cummings Following the vote, the applicant was told that Ordinance No. 1145 would apply in regard to his receiving reimbursement for his investment should other properties attach to the sewer line installed by him. Tentative Map - Tract No. 8135 - Advanced Homes Company That the tentative map of Tract No. 8135, located on the northwest corner of San Mateo Street and Highland Avenue, R-S Zone, be approved in accord- ance with the study map and the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated June 24, 1969. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. Lot Split No. 407 - M. H. Emerich and E. L. Zander - Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated March 18, 1969 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plannirag De- partment that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 407 . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommenda- type of complex. Chief Taylor explained that this criteria was frc Municipal Fire Administrator ' s Code, which is in turn drawn from N. standards. Director of Public Works John Shone explained that even though foux hydrants be made available for fire fighting, 2;000 gallons per mir not presently available due to the size of the incoming water line; only between 650 and 700 gallons per minute would be available fron hydrants . Following animated discussion, during which Councilman Knudsen reqs that Councilman DeMirjyn withdraw his motion and Councilman DeMirjj declined, and after comments by Mr. Farrar and an unidentified gent concerning distance between buildings, one-hour fire walls, locatic windows, doors and other structural elements, the vote was called f with .the following results: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen udsen NOES : Councilman Martinez, Mavor' BUriou* ghs ABSENT: Councilman Cummings Deputy Attorney Quinn ruled, in answer to Councilman DeMirlyn's quE that Mayor Burroughs was entitled to vote in this matter. Councilman Martinez then moved for tentative approval of C.U.P. 15C jest to all requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes June 24, 1969, with the added provision that applicants arrange fox nishing of adequate water - as above stated - to the site. Motion seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried by the following roll ca vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: Councilman Cummings PARK RECOMMENDATIONS Council briefly discussed the fishing program in Ford Park. Counci Ford Park DeMirjyn mentioned that he had requests for issuance of fishing lic Fishing to children from outside the city limits. Mayor Burroughs explains the limitation was due to the limited number of available fish. Af discussion, Council concluded that if more fish were available, fis privileges might be extended to children within the Redlands Unifie School District. APPLICATIONS Manager Merritt presented six transfers of Water "B" contracts. On Water "B" motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, appy Transfers was given for these transfers, with the Mayor authorized to sign tb agreements. COMMUNICATIONS Manager Merritt brought to Council attention notice of transfer of sale beer license at 614 West Colton Avenue. Mayor Burroughs read a letter from Albert E. Drusedem, Assistant Pr of Edward Cope Junior High School, expressing appreciation for the operation he and the students had received in using the Redlands Bo awards assembly at the end of school, and using Sylvan Park for the grade picnic. Mr. Drusedem commended the City on the condition of areas and the courteous treatment he had received from the city emp iance Resolution, that capacity of busses will not be specified but only 1393 vehicles approved by the California Highway Patrol be used, and that pay- ;ervice ments will be made to Grantee only during the period bus service is pro- vided by him. Council authorized the changes as outlined, and gave the revised Ordinance No. 1393 first reading of the title at this time, with second reading and adoption set for July 15, 1969. UIVES S Ordinance No. 1394, an ordinance of the City of Redlands required by the xance California Public Employees Retirement System in order that their con- 1394 -ement tract with the City of Redlands may be amended to provide a cost-of-livind -act adjustment for retired City employees, was introduced, given first readinc of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for July 15, 1969. ONAGER Manager Merritt presented an amendment to the original agreement in which sment the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands divided the cost for improvements on Tennessee Street between Park Avenue on the north and :y Morrey Arroyo drainage channel on the south. This amendment, which per- ;ee St. mits the City and the County to reimburse the Southern Pacific Railroad =ent Company separately, as required by the Railroad Company, was approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the Mayor authorized to sign the amendment in behalf of the City. Mrs . Morris W. Redden of 126 Garden Hill has offered her property, which Srty will be necessary in connection with the extension of Ford Street into .sition Garden Street, to the City for $37 , 500. This is an approved gas tax proj- �n ect, and the price stated is appraisal for inheritance purposes . Follow- ing discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, authorization was given to enter into escrow for the Redden property in the amount of $37, 500. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the ayance Council accepted a partial reconveyance of property from the Wells Fargo largo Bank. This is the property on which the Southern California Gas Company granted an easement which was recorded on May 9, 1969. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, author lase ization was given for the purchase of a demonstrator model vacuum operate� ger lawn sweeper for use in the cemetery. It is estimated that approximately :ery 700 manhours will be saved by the purchase of this equipment, and that the equipment will cost $3, 700, the funds to come from Cemetery Unbudgetel Surplus. Demolition of a substandard structure located at 909 Post Street, which Lition is considered to be a fire hazard and nuisance, as requested by Director )st St. of Building and Safety Mitchell, was authorized on motion of Councilman Te—1A 4 —4,­ 1", 1­ V­4A__vi.p 4 4-k 4-1�el — a +- r -F A mm r%1 4 +-4 r vs 4- License A license permitting the General Telephone Company to install under Underground cable in Texonia Park adjacent to Lugonia Avenue in the parkway are Cable authorized on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Telephone Knudsen, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf the City. APPOINTMENT The term of Mr. James Carpenter on the Airport Advisory Board exply July 1, 1969. Mr. Carpenter replaced Mr. Arth on the board, and Ma Airport Burroughs stated that Mr- Carpenter is willing to serve again if ap Advisory ed. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knuds Board Mr. Carpenter was appointed to a four-year term on the Airport Advi Board and a letter of appreciation for his past service requested t written over the signature of the Mayor. Council again discussed the abatement of dead orange groves. Counc DeMirjyn stated that the County has had great success with the erad tion of orange groves, and requested a list of all groves needing a ment under the ordinance and the progress made so far on each grove Dead Grove City Attorney Taylor stated that efforts had been made to contact c Abatement and encourage the eradication of the orange grove by the owner. He stated that the next step would be for Council to authorize removal the groves either by City employees or by contract, and regain the thus spent by placing cost on tax assessment roll. Following Furth discussion of this procedure, Council authorized the obtaining of e mates for removal of the remaining groves. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Coir There being no further business demanding attention at this time, C adjourned on motion at 7: 50 P.M. Next regular meeting, July 15, 1969. ATTEST: ayor of the nds of e nds Ci� rk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0