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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06161970b-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 dune 16, 1970 at 7t00 P.M. s Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. ` Jack S. Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Y Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman �. Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr, . City anag James A. Smith, Deputy City Attorney' Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin SHein, Redlands Daily Fasts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun v 'one The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Henry W. Keane of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1970 were approved with the correction as mailed to each reci ient of minutes. �t CG COMMISSJON ECt DAA"iS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held June 1 , 1970 at 3.-00 P.M. Presents Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayer Cummings; City Attorney Taylor } ,LP 31,9 � pdment. No. 92 to Ordinance 1000, That R.P.C. 319, amending Zoning Ordinance 1000 by adding Section 52: 501 - PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVC-LOPMXNT, be adopted. Following do-tailed discussion by Council and explanations by Planning Director Schindler, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilor D Mir yn, . P C. 31.9 was unanimously adopted by ,the City Council, and ordinance No. 1411 an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing the requirements out-1, lined in Resolution .31.9, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with public hoaxing set for July 7, 1970 at 7:00 P.N . At the meeting of June 9, 1970, the Planning Commission approved sion Review and Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 31, a rel site plan for Plymouth Village for 40 one-story units and a cents administration and apartment building containing 135 units, prop( located on the east side of Cajon Street between Palm Avenue and land Avenue. on June 11, 1970 Mrs . Jane H. Dougherty and Mrs. Mary Manes filet appeal requesting reversal of the Planning Commission decision fc treason that two members of the Commission were absent and two men voting felt strongly and could not vote in an unbiased manner. I for the reason that the plans had been turned down by the Plannir mission and the City Council, and are not appropriate in an R-S 2 Speaking in behalf of the request to reverse the Planning Commis: approval of C.R.A. for C.U.P. No. 31 were Mrs. Jane Dougherty of Cajon Street; Mr. W. Weleff of 320 East Palm Avenue, who gave a prehensive history of the application from its original submissic cluding press reports; Mrs . F. D. Atkinson of 314 E. Sunset Drive Mr. John Melcher of 502 Cajon Street, suggesting a revision of Z( ordinance 1000; and Mrs . Lawrence Patton of 440 S . Buena Vista St Speaking to uphold the Planning Commission approval were Reverent Toothaker of 1740 Rossmont Drive, Mr. Frank Pyle of Plymouth Vill and Mr. Carl Anderson. The Council questioned the various speakers from time to time, ar requested clarification of the formula for establishing area dent from Mr. Schindler. Mr. Schindler also explained some of the chZ in ordinance No. 1000 between 1959 (the time of the original app] tion) and today. City Attorney Taylor explained to the Council that they had a fac determination to make; that is , whether a major or a minot chang( being made in the overall plan. Council closed the public discus considered height, compared proposed height with that of the Edwz mansion and the Dibble residence; compared this problem to that c locating the southside fire station, which now is accepted as a J able addition to the neighborhood; buffer zones formed by single- houses; discussed possible infringement on health and welfare; pc out that in Plan #2 the building has been moved back from the lot and dropped two feet; discussed the possible depression of propei values, the desirability of this type of citizen in Redlands. Cc man Knudsen made a detailed comparison between the present plot I and the original plan submitted in 1959, pointing out that the pi building is more desirable than the several large buildings on tT plan. Stating that he believed the building will not be offensi-, depress property values, Councilman Sewall moved to deny the app( revision of the Planning Commission' s approval. Motion seconded Councilman Knudsen. The following roll call vote ensued: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Sewall; NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Mi Stating that he would cast an "Aye" vote to break the tie, Mayor Cummings added that the density and height are permissible by the nance, and he finds the two large buildings much more acceptable the three to six buildings in the original plan. The appeal was by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES - Councilmen DeMirjyn, Miller ABSENT: None APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS City Manager Merritt read a letter from Mr. Carl Anderson, Clerk Session of the First Presbyterian Church, which requested Council Time extend the time requirement for demolition of the Contemporary C3 Extension T),=mnlit-inn full year beyond the present stipulated date. Following discuss! requesting that the veterans ' memorial which has been discussed in the past be initiated, and statingthatthe Gold Star Mothers have deposited ans ' $100 toward this memorial. Under discussion was a memorial grove in ial Prospect Park, a memorial near the Lincoln Shrine, or establishment of a veterans ' memorial in the park to be developed adjoining the baseball field, Councilman DeMirjyn volunteered to work with the Gold Star Mothers and Veterans ' organization to establish a veterans ' memorial of some type. Councilman DeMirjyn also brought to Council attention the problem which the closing of the California Street disposal site has created for pro- fessional gardeners, who have a considerable amount of trimmings to dis- pose of and have difficulty carrying this material to the Yucaipa dump. Following lengthy discussion of the cost, difficulty keeping personnel or :>rnia hand to control entry and exit to the California Street site, the fact t that commercial dumping will fill the available area sooner than antici- Sal pated, and the difficulty determining which types of businesses would be eligible to use the dump, the Council decided to take no action on this matter at this time. Councilman Sewall questioned whether disposal could be handled by a private operator. It was pointed out that the Disposal Department oper- ates most efficiently and gives excellent service for the cost, and that a private enterprise which was taxed and must show a profit would of necessity either give poorer service or charge higher rates . Mayor Cummings redid a letter from Mrs . Nancy E. Smith, Chairman of the East Valley Planning Agency, inviting the Redlands City Council and Planning Commission to attend the first meeting of the East valley Goals Committee, to be held on June 24, 1970 at 7: 30 P.M. at the California ttee State College in San Bernardino. Mayor Cummings requested that a copy of the letter be forwarded to each Councilman, to the Planning Commis- sion and department heads . Mr. Ted Cortez, of Redlands Educational Advancement League, read a lettei to Council requesting support of the forthcoming celebration of Mexico ' s Independence Day, SepteMber 16. Five civic groups in the community are working together to formulate plans , and request approval of the City Council for a parade, a street dance, and booths in the downtown area. :) , s Mr. Cortez assured Council that the committee will submit detailed plans idence and work with the specific departments as required by the City. Mayor Cummings commended Mr. Cortez for the good work being accomplished by REAL and assured him of Council support and cooperation in their coming venture. City Manager Merritt read a letter from Attorney Rex Cranmer in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Zeiner requesting Council consideration of an cion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knu, the recommendations of the committee were unanimously approved b. City Council. At this time Councilman Knudsen made a comprehensive report on t. gress toward establishing a channel for the Zanja. He listed va. requirements being set up by the railroads, stated that most of property owners had been contacted concerning their willingness donate the necessary right-of-way be deeding the property to the Mr. Knudsen stated that an escrow should now be set up to handle ,Zanja property and that the City must agree that if the property is do: Channel Report the ultimate concrete channel would not go along this alignment. Knudsen added that there is also a problem of six bridges which needed at this time. He stated that there will be a meeting in weeks with the railroad to discuss their requirements . Mayor Cul expressed appreciation for the work which is going into this pro, NEW BUSINESS Appointment On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman 'Knudsen, i Park mous approval was given to the reappointment of Mr. Leon Armantri Commission the Park Commission for a term of five years. A letter of appre, over the Mayor' s signature was requested. Resolution No. 2821, a resolution of the City of Redlands establ Resolution schedule of rates to be charged by the Disposal Department implei NO. 2821 Disposal a 10% increase in the disposal charges, as necessitated by the C. Charges undertaking to run the California Street cut-and-fill dump, was i mously adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Counc, Miller. Mayor Cummings read a proposed resolution drafted by City Attorni Taylor establishing a Housing Advisory Board to advise the City ( on all matters relating to housing. Following Council discussioi motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, unai Resolution approval was given to Resolution No. 2822, establishing a Housin( No. 2822 Housing visory Board consisting of nine members. Advisory Mayor Cummings reminded those present, and asked for notice in tI Board press, that Council will welcome nominations for membership on tI board, will make the appointments in personnel session and have i appointed by mid-July. ,CITY MANAGER City Manager Merritt read Memoranda of Understanding between the of Redlands and the Redlands City Employees ' Association and beta City of Redlands and the Redlands Professional Firefighters Uniol made the following recommendations: Memoranda A one-range salary increase for all miscellaneous employees as a of Guaranteed holidays be increased from nine to ten. For the Redlands Professional Firefighters Union, the Manager recom- - mended: The work week be reduced from 67 . 2 hours per week to approximately 63 hours as soon as a schedule can be worked out efficiently. A commensurate salary increase and the same vacation schedule increase as given the miscellaneous employees . The fire personnel requested minimum callback pay increase from one to two hours, to be held in abeyance until studies are completed and presented to the Council for consideration. Also, the City Manager recommends the Council establish as policy that the response time requirement placed upon fire department personnel from their residence to the headquarters station be a maximum of eight to ten minutes at normal driving speed, and that the Fire Chief be authorized to see that this policy of the Council is carried out. Adoption of Annual Budget Tentative approval, subject to the receipt of the 1970-71 tax informa- tion in August, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, was given to: General Fund, Park Fund, Recreation Fund, Library Fund, and Retirement Fund. Final approval was given on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, to: Parking Meter Fund, Gas Tax Fund, Traffic Safety Fund, Public Building Fund, Sewer Bond Redemption Fund, Sewer Rental Fund and the Cemetery Fund. 1971 on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final approval was given to: Parking District Fund, Special Aviation Fund, Disposal Fund, Water Fund, and Legal and Capital Fund. Resolution No. 2819, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for the city employees and reflecting the changes in the budget, was presented and adopted on mo- ation tion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the fol- 2819 lowing roll call vote: Y AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ale NOES: councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None This resolution establishes a one-range increase for all employees effective June 16, 1970. Resolution No. 2820, a resolution of the city council amending the ation personnel rules and regulations, and implementing the memoranda present- 2820 nnel ed by City Manager Merritt, was unanimously adopted on motion of Council 'f man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. kJII= UJ- 6.11= 1llV L. VCILUCUJ Lt= ClC9 .)=t-Z:S kJ.L 6.11= 6_;.L6.y 1.7 ..3..6..7 =ILL'P.L%JY=%--o . zi pledged continued cooperation to solve problems where the Counci be of assistance. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance tee. There being no further business, Council adjourned on motion at P.M. Next regular meeting, July 7, 1970. ATTEST,. *avor of the City f Redlands `cI"erk 6� 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-01-0