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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09151970b-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Septembe 1970 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. PRESENT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Councilman Sam S . Sewall. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1970 were app with the following correction: On Page 2, in the fourth line of graph three, "1800 accidents" should read "1800 vehicles involve accidents" . BIDS The following bids for a twenty-cubic-yard disposal truck were o and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A date: Dieterich International Truck Sales, Inc. San Bernardino, California one each truck w/packer body $15, 70 Bid Award Sales Tax - 78 Disposal Total Bid $16,48 Truck Additional for Garwood, $2775. 00 plus sales tax - optional ,equipment Lange and Runkel Redlands, California one each truck w/packer body $16, 21 Sewall, unanimous award for the purchase of the twenty-cubic-yard truck was made to the firm of Dieterich International Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $16, 488. 34. "ITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Richard Rosenberger, of the University of Redlands, described a planned coffee house to serve young people between the ages of 15 to 21 years to take place in the YMCA for one night a week, and requested waiver of the business license fee for this endeavor. Mr. Rosenberger described this ass project as an effort to bring young people into a Christian environment se for recreational and social gatherings . Following comments by the City Manager, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given for the waiver of the business license fee for this enterprise, contingent upon meeting the requirement of the County Health Department. 7 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held September 15, 1970 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings- Deputy u ings;Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick Conditional Use Permit No. 165 - Fidelity Ca ital Corporation That the request of the Fidelity Capital Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-E and A-2 Zone to construct a Planned Residential Development on 126 acres of property generally located 200 feet east of Ford Street between Marion Road and Roosevelt Road be approved in accordance with the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 8, 1970, with the addition of the requirement for deeding of open space area development rights to the City. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Conditional Use Permit No. 166 - HenryS . Henschel That the request of Mr. Henry S . Henschel for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-2 Zone to permit construction of 160 dwelling units with a den- sity of R- -2000 on 8. 72 acres located at the northwest corner of New York Street and Pine Avenue be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated September 8, 1970, and adding Planning Department recommendation No. 8 that air conditioning units not be placed on the roofs of flat-top buildings and shielded by baffles as indicated on the drawing. Follow- ing lengthy Council discussion, including assurance by the representative of the developer that the city well located adjacent to the corner of the property would not be a problem for the reason that the nearest building will be 100 feet from the well, with a blank wall with no win- dows facing the well side, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Conditional Use Permit No. 166 was unanimously approved by the City Council on condition that no rent subsidy program be included in this development. *Please see later action by City Council on Conditional Use Permit No. 166 at the end of Planning Commission Recommendations. Conditional Use Permit No. 167 - Lei h' W. Nickerson That the request of Mr. Leigh W. Nickerson for a Conditional Use Permit in an M-1 Zone for outdoor storage lot for campers, boats and trailers on property located on the north side of Stuart Avenue approximately 150 and John Weibel are requested to show reason why Conditional Use No. 129 and 137 should not be revoked for non-conformance with re menta therein. The problems concerning the non-conformance with the requirements these Conditional Use Permits were outlined briefly as previously in Council minutes dated August 18, 1970. Council discussed the possibility of paving a two-foot area in fz this property. They also discussed the need for paving in front adjacent home. The adjacent home was described as a problem to t maintenance of the landscaping for the Weibel property, and also stated to cause a traffic hazard at the entrance and exit of the property. Mr. John Foy, realtor, addressed Council concerning tt problems . Mayor Cummings then declared the meeting open as a public hearing read the notice as advertised for this public hearing. Mr. David of 251 Tennessee Street, described the flagrant violations of the ditional Use Permit that existed in the past, and stated that he believe compliance at this time was relevant. He also stated tha screening was not satisfactory from New York Street. Mr. Ken Kie Pioneer Testing, 251 Tennessee Street, addressed Council, stating many damaged and dismembered cars were parked on the street. Cou Knudsen described the disadvantage of having M-1 zoning on one si the street and M-2 across from it. Councilman Sewall suggested t nuisance ordinance was in order. Stating that he did not believe compliance was complete, Councilff Sewall moved for a revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. May Cummings passed the gavel to vice Mayor DeMirjyn and seconded the Councilman Miller expressed the opinion that public hearing for x tion of this Conditional Use Permit should have been undertaken b Council at a very much earlier date. Following more discussion, unanimously moved to table this matter to the first meeting in 0c City Manager Merritt stated that the Capital Improvement Budget, nally scheduled to be discussed at this time, was long and compli and that as urgency did not exist, recommended that this be held first meeting in October. *Councilman Sewall requested that the action approving Conditional Permit No. 166 be rescinded in order that he could change his vot 'lAye" to "No" . Following this request, on motion of Councilman S seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to th cinding of the action on Conditional Use Permit No. 166. Conditional Use Permit No. 166 was then approved by the City Coun condition that no rent subsidy program be included in this develo on, motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES : Cbuncilman Sewall ABSENT: None hPPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS The request from Ralph Gardner for annexation of property to the Redlands, on the agenda for this time, was tabled to the next mee Annexation motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, on Request recommendation of the Planning Department that other property own abutting this property be contacted for possible inclusion in thi to the City of Redlands . COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced the first meeting of the Redlands Housin inviting the Council and City staff to join at the Ontario Speedway on September 30 for the Citrus Belt Division dinner meeting. Mayor Cummings also invited the Council to attend the San Bernardino City Hall groundbreaking and luncheon following tomorrow, September 16, at 11: 00 A.M. Mayor Cummings read a letter from the Greater Redlands Community Action Group, Inc. , outlining specific recommendations for attention by the Housing Commission and the Council. Following comments, the Council concurred in presenting this letter to the Housing Commission. Councilman Knudsen reported briefly on the Foothill Freeway Association dinner and stated that this is a dedicated group bringing the Foothill Freeway to San Bernardino. [ED BUSINESS Councilman Knudsen' reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Sidler of the San Bernardino Flood Control District stating that the grant deeds being obtained for flood control work on the Zanja were unacceptable to the Flood Control District, as they preclude the Zanja from becoming part of the permanent drainage system which is necessary in order to justify use of Flood Control District funds . Councilman Knudsen then read Resolu- tion No. 2803, adopted on February 17, 1970, which stated that it was necessary to receive grant deeds for the property by September 15, 1970. Mr. Knudsen stated that he had not been able to receive the deeds for many reasons . Mr. Knudsen then stressed that every effort be exerted upon the Army Corps of Engineers to push the construction of the permanent Zanja chan- �g nel and the channel be placed along the railroad alignment. Mayor Cummings read the Zanja proposal of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District pertaining to the Zanja from Dearborn to Church Street, and also read an additional paragraph dated September l4, 1970 which states that if an alternate route for the Zanja be selected at a future date, either by the Flood Control or the U. S . Army Corpst'of Engineers, and should the City provide required rights-of-way for said alternate routing, the Flood Control District would return to the City all rights-of-way held on the present Zanja routing from University Street to Lincoln Street. Councilman Knudsen moved that whereas so very many people have worked diligently to preserve the Zanja as a historical monument, whereas the City has not the financial resources for cleaning out the Zanja for in- terim flood protection, and whereas there is great hope on the part of the citizens that ultimately the major flood control channel can be built elsewhere than along the Zanja, now therefore be it resolved that 4-1,v ",4 4-x: /"'+---4 1 *" , -A--4-c 4-1— 0-1 ­– 7D-1 rn­nA re -+-, -- n––, v-A, "– rU.L_LVW.LIIV all t::2LL314II4t_1UL1 Oy INICLYUL %-UIIULt.LllYbr Ull LRULJ-Ull U.L k.;UUllU.LI Crosswalk Knudsen, seconded by councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was High School to directing a letter from the Council to Mr. Charles R. Stultz, Campuses dent of the Board of the Redlands Unified School District. The states that no change shall be made in the pedestrian walkway or Citrus Avenue between the High School campuses without prior con tion with the Board of Trustees of the School District. Following a presentation by Councilman Sewall, on motion of Cour Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Mayor Cummings appointed Ecology ney James A. Smith and Mr. Jack Dangermond as an Ecological Task Study for the purpose of looking into and reporting on air pollution p and solutions, and making recommendations as related to our gene area., CITY MANAGER Manager Merritt presented two proposals for converting certain C Propane vehicles from gasoline fuel to propane in a move to lower mainte Fuel costs and reduce smog production. Following discussion, on moti City Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous app Vehicles was given to entering into the agreement outlined by the General Service of Bloomington, California for conversion of four test v on a six-month test program. City Manager Merritt presented details relating to property at 3 Property Street, which is offered to the City for purchase. This propert 36 Grant within the proposed park development of the Gruen Plan, and is r mended for lease-purchase. Following discussion, on motion of C man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, authorization was g the purchase of this property for $10, 000 with 20% down and the der to be paid on a ten-year lease option plan at 7% interest, t to come from the funds realized from the sale of the Cajon Stree ing lot. ** City Manager Merritt presented a request from the Department of Works for authorization to enter into a lease-rental agreement w Lease- Johnson Tractor Company for lease-rental of a new Caterpillar 12 Rental Motor grader. Council discussed at length the possibility of going to Grader for this type of equipment. Advantages and disadvantages were p out by members of the staff, and City Attorney Taylor briefly ou the legal aspects of the bid procedure. Following further Counc cussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman approval was unanimously given as requested. City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 2836, a resolution Resolution City of Redlands amending the salary schedule and compensation p No. 2836 the City. This resolution pertains to a change in the police st Salary from four to five detectives and twenty-seven to twenty-six patr unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 2836. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commit- tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion the Council adjourned at 9: 10 P.M. Next regular muting, October 6, 1970. µ yor of he City of Redlands !rk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0