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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09021969-cc_CCv0002.pdf U. 1jtL-M.1EjYn' k.Uunullalan Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Michael R. Quinn, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Rosemary McClure, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Norman N. Martinez, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by t invocation by Reverend Henry W. Keane of the Sacred Heart Catholic The minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1969 were approved submitted. BIDS The following bids for the installation of sewer line on Center Sti east of Burke Street were opened and publicly declared in the offic the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date: C.H.L. Construction Company Pomona, California $8,858. 20 Hays Construction Company Bid Award Riverside, California $90484.98 Sewer Line Montclair Sewer Construction Company Ontario, California $10, 010.00 Following study, it is the recommendation of the Department of Publ Works that the lowest bid, meeting all specifications, be accepted. motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, awa the contract was made to the C.H.L. Conattuction Company in the amc $8,858. 20 . Bids were also advertised for this time and date for a 1969 model t with refuse packer for the Disposal Department . The following bids opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10: this date: Dieterich International Truck Sales $14, 980. 25 Bids Colton, California Disposal Lange and Runkel Truck Redlands, California $15, 960.00 One bid was submitted including sales tax as stated in the specific and one was not. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Coll man Knudsen, award of the bids for the disposal truck was tabled to next Council meeting, as recommended by Attorney Michael Quinn. ORAL PETITIONS A petition for a change of zoning from R-2 to C-3 and C-1 to C-3 wa Petition presented by Mr. Overton Pratt. The petition was signed by propert Zone ers on East State, East Citrus, North Church, East Central, and Ele Change Streets. This will be presented by the Planning Department to the ning Commission in routine manner. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held 0 ,t-nfArnhsmr '.> - icif;q ;41- -• no to m y. V ♦L i iJ { - y'22iii}.J L`♦ 2Ji.tt4vl (X yMLAlt4..ii M1✓1 ytt.tli".S2G{.i This request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct 150 dwelling unit in an R-2 Multiple Family Residential District with a density of the R-2-2000 District on approximately eight acres of land bounded by Citrus and Central Avenues and Grove and Cook Streets was tabled by the City Council from the meeting of July 18, to be considered with a full Council convened. City Manager Merritt presented a petition with 99 signatures from proper- ty owners in the area of this proposed development, requesting denial of the Conditional Use Permit for the reason that this development will be a detriment to the general neighborhood. Mr. Jesse Taylor, Assistant in. housing for the Council of Churches, read a statement from Reverend Loyal Vickers . Mr. Taylor stressed the difference between this type of housing, which is called rent-supplement or interest-supplement, and "public housing. " Many, many facets of this type of development were discussed. The possi bility of tax-exempt status for the owner was raised by Mrs . Gertrude Goodrich; the actual need in this area was questioned by Mr. Glenn Pry; administrator of local public housing for 15 years; the 30°% vacancy fac- for presently existing in rental apartments immediately adjacent to the proposed development was pointed out by Mr. Lawrence Ridge. Lt. Col. Millican expressed concern for the lowering of property values in the neighborhood. During the Council discussion direct question was given to the effect on the City' s transportation problems and on the already existing school crowding which might be caused by the addition of 150 families to this neighborhood. Concern was expressed that this development would not necessarily alleviate substandard housing problems already reported with- in the city. Question was raised as to the practicality of use of this area for housing for the elderly due to lack of access to core area shopping and medical facilities . Mr. Glenn Pry gave a brief history of the public housing as developed in Redlands . Councilman Knudsen spoke on other types of housing for the elderly. Councilman DeMirjyn moved to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 157 because of the protest of the adjacent residents. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Burroughs recommended the appointment of a task study force to in- vestigate the needs of the community generally for this type of housing, and its suitability in this particular neighborhood. The task force would be volunteer and would use some staff help. He estimated it would take about four months for a comprehensive study and report . On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, C.U.P. No. 157 was tabled and a study force as described above authorized by the follow- ing ollowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES : Councilman DeMirj yn ABSENT: None The Planning Commission sent the following recommendations to the City Council from its regular meeting of August 26, 1969: C.U.P. 159 - Beverly Enterprises That the request of the Beverly Enterprises, Pasadena, California for Conditional Use Permit to construct a 98-bed long-term facility (Type L Medical Institution) on property located on the south side of Highland Avenue approximately 300 feet east of Roosevelt Road be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Com- mission minutes dated August 26, 1969. A petition signed by 44 owners and residents of property near this pro- posed development was filed in the City Clerk's office at 9:45 A.M. this date. Copies were presented to the Council. Mrs . Jackie Olmos of 955 Bermuda Drive addressed the Council and stated her and her neighbors ' further Council discussion, C.U.P. No. 159 was denied by Aye votes present. Councilman Martinez left the Council Chambers at 5: 00 P.M. 2. Variance No. 146 — First United Methodist Church This request by the United Methodist Church to allow erection of a foot wall rather than a three-foot one as permitted by the Zoning C nance was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of P 26 . At this time, Mrs . Ruth Cranmer Patton brings a verbal appeal this decision, and requests that Council adhere to the ordinance. stated that the Baptist Church and the Bear Valley building have be required to abide by the ordinance and recommended that the screeni the glass chapel window be by shrubs which would add beauty to the Also addressing Council with a request for adherence to the ordinar requirements was Mr. Horace Hinckley of the Bear Valley Company. N Leon Armantrout, architect for the church, made a comprehensive sum of the reasons for and desirability of, in his opinion, this seven- wall along Olive Avenue. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman Cummings moved, with Councilman Knudsen seconding, to concur in the proval by the Planning Commission of Variance No. 146 by the follow roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Cummings, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: Councilman Martinez At this time (evening session) Councilman DeMirjyn presented a requ from the Planning Commission that Council consider proceeding with development of Pearl Street from Orange to Sixth. The staff was re ed by Council to report on the development of this by the State. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Cummings stated that the Park Commission would meet this coming Thursday. A picture of eight dead eucalyptus trees and an obsolete sign was E sented to Mr. Cummings for transmittal to the Park Commission. Cot Dead man Cummings stated that the trees would be placed on the list for Eucalyptus posal and Director of Building and Safety Mitchell reported that nc cation has been given to the owner of the obsolete sign that its re will be necessary by November, 1969. Council again discussed the practicality of requiring developers tc very tall palm trees, which may have doubtful life span. They disc Moving the advisability of having developers plant new trees which would t of fy the city for a greater length of time. The advantages and disae Tall Trees tages of the tall palms in relation to the appearance of the horizc Redlands and the actual appearance of very tall trees in one' s imme yard were also discussed. Council elected to request Park Commissi consideration of this in the near future. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on August 21, 1965 following recommendation was submitted for Council consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 67601 of the Redland Resolution Traffic Ordinance: Street ana juason Street. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution No. 2771, establishing the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, was adopted by the City Council. 'ATIONS AND PETITIONS Mr. Merritt presented a request from Mr. W. L. Gill for vacation by the City of the northerly 30 feet of Citrus Avenue between Kansas and Tennes- see Streets. Mr. Tom Mertin addressed Council and presented exhibits ex- plaining the reasons for this request. Following lengthy discussion, which included the need of access for the property owners adjacent to this street and also the fact that City Council has awarded a contract for construction of Citrus Avenue from Tennessee Street to 600 feet west, .tion which work is partially completed, Councilman DeMirjyn moved that the us .Ave, request for vacation of Citrus Avenue be denied. Mayor Burroughs handed the gavel to Councilman Cummings and seconded Mr. DeMirjyn' s motion. Fol lowing further discussion, which included the comment that the City might be willing to absorb the portion of Citrus Avenue improvement which is usually required of the developer, motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: Councilman Martinez Manager Merritt brought to Council attention for information purposes a notice of a change of person transfer for an off--sale beer and wine license at 1365 East Citrus Avenue in the 7-11 Food Store. I G AT�t7�TS Mayor Burroughs read a request from the League of California Cities that the City appoint a delegate and an alternate to vote in behalf of Redlan ng at the forthcoming business session of the annual League conference in gate San Francisco September 28 to October 1. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings, Mayor Burroughs was appointed as voting delegate, with Vice Mayor Martinez appointed alternate. Councilman Cummings commended the Mayor, the committee and citizens who participated in the Redlands presentation at the San Bernardino County orville Fair in Victorville. He stated that it was most impressive and very well done, and requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the commit- tee over the Mayor ' s signature. Councilman Knudsen reported on the recent Sister City bus trip to San Miguel de Allende, in Mexico, described many interesting impressions of Redlands ' Sister City, and was very enthusiastic in his approval. SHED BUSINESS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, an agreement which would permit owners who have dedicated property for Quitclaim On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Demirjyn, Deed City council accepted a quitclaim deed from the Southern California Gas Company Company for property south of Citrus and east of Fourth Street. T) Manager was authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in of the City. The Mayor and City clerk were authorized to sign the following docs in behalf of the City: Easement An easement from the City of Redlands to the Southern California E( City to Company in connection with electrical service to the Fifth Avenue I Edison Co. ing Plant, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings . Grant Deed A grant deed from the City of Redlands to David and Lillian Shane City to property resulting from the realignment of West Stuart Street at t) Shane tersection of Third Street, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, secon( Councilman Cummings . Grant Deed A grant deed from the City to Edward P. and Irene M. Barrows for e; City to property remaining after the realignment of the intersection of CA Barrows Avenue and Terracina Boulevard, on motion of Councilman Cummings, ed by Councilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cor There being no further business demanding attention at this time, adjourned on motion at 8: 20 P.M. The Council reconvened to consider a request for issuance of build: mit from a - representative of Christ the King Church, which will be ed at Ford and South Streets . The church is ready to proceed and : Building unable to obtain a building permit due to the fact that the water c Permit necessary for the property development have not been delivered to I City. Following discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that a build: mit be granted this development provided that Christ the King Chur( $3, 000 cash as surety for furnishing 19" of water credit as require city ordinance. The $3, 000 shall be refunded upon delivery of the credit. Motion seconded by Councilman Cummings and carried. The Council again adjourned at 8: 35 P.M. Next regular meeting, September 16, 1969. ATTEST: Mayor of the City of 06lands