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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11171970b-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 November 17, 1.970 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Donald L. Weemhoff, of the Bethany Reformed Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1970 were approved as submitted. Before beginning the agenda of this evening's meeting, Mayor Cummings called to the podium Mr. Jose P. Gasca, president of Logia Nicolas Bravo #8 of the Sociedad Progresista Mexicana of Redlands . In honor of the fortieth anniversary of this organization, Mayor Cummings presented ,ation Mr. Gasca with a certificate of appreciation in gratitude for their service to the Mexican-American people and particularly in their effortE to encourage y9ung Mexican-American people to continue with their edu- cation. Mr. Gasca thanked the Mayor and the Council in behalf of his organization. The following bid for a street sweeper for the Public Works Department was opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date: Dearth Machinery company Total Bid (includ- ward Baldwin Park, Calif. ing sales tax) $15, 697 * 50 tt Since only one bid was received for this piece of equipment, Street ,er Superintendent Jack Shefchik contacted the cities of Santa Ana and Gardena, which recently have purchased street sweepers, and learned that the bid price of $15, 697. 50 is in keeping with the machinery pur- chased by them. For this reason, and as the bid meets all specifica- tions, it is the recommendation of the department that award be made to the Dearth Machinery Company. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, second- ed by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to acceptance of the Dearth Machinery Company bid in the amount of $15,697. 50 for the East South Avenue questioned the cost increase in such a roof, ar Ordinance Bible advantages in fire insurance, and requested information coy No. 1422 the amount of study which preceded this ordinance. Director of E Fire- and Safety Mitchell gave estimates on the additional cost of this Retardant of roof and stated that copies of the ordinance had been submittE Roofs roofers and architects for comments and assistance. There being ther comments, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinar 1422 was adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Cour DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, b� following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum NOES: None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on orc No. 1423, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting zone claE tion for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands . Mayor C Ordinance again declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any quest No. 1423 Zoning or comments concerning this ordinance. No comments being forthcc the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. ordinance No. 1421- then adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by t lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cumn NOES: None ABSENT: None This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on 01 No. 1424, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending ordinancE 1000 of the City of Redlands by adopting Zone Change No. 118, Mai Ordinance Cummings at this time declared the meeting open as a public heari No. 1424 any comments or questions concerning this ordinance. None being Zoning coming, the public hearing was declared closed and ordinance No. was adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counciln Sewall, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full by th lowing roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, mayor Cumn NOES: None ABSENT: None ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Don Edwards of Route 2, Box 676A, requested information concernin proposed ordinance to outlaw sale of disposable beverage containe Councilman Sewall reported that the Ecological Task Force is meet this Friday to take the matter under consideration and invited fi six interested young people to meet with the Ecological Task Forc that time. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Attorney Bill Brunick R.P.C. No. 329 - Zane Change No. 120 - Landis and Benedict That R.P.C. No. 329, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop- tion of Zone Change No. 120, the establishment of R-1 (Single Family Residential) District, for approximately 20 acres of land located at th southeast corner of Colton Avenue and Dearborn Street be approved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted and Ordinance No. 1426 .: an ordinance of the City Council approving the above zone change, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing thereon set for December 1, 1970 at 7. 00 P.M. Zone Chan2e No. 121 - L. L. and. M. A. Handle The request for a change of zone from R-S (Suburban Residential) Dis- trict to C-4 (Highway Commercial) District for approximately 7. 7 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Palm Avenue made by L. L. and M. A. Handley was unanimously denied by the Planning Commission at their meeting of November 10, 1970. The applicants for Zone Change No. 121 have filed an appeal requesting Council reverse the Planning Commission' s decision. The Council has received two petitions: one from the proponents con- taining 274 names of residents throughout the City and business people and one from opponents containing 248 names of people residing in the area immediately adjacent to the lard in question. The City Attorney' s office has ruled :that the Council must publish notice of public hearing on this matter ten days prior to holding a hearing, so Council will take no action, but will hear the presentation informally. Speaking in favor, presenting economic and esthetic views, and stress- ing Neighborhood Convenience Center concept were: Attorney Harry M. Daugherty, Swarner, Fitzgerald and Dougherty, Planning Consultant Ernest Mayer, Jr. ; Security Pacific National Bank Vice President Larry Myers; Developer Herbert L. Piken; Architect Robert Blumi.n; John Guiltinan of Lucky Stores; Mr. Leroy Handley, 671 E. Palm, Mrs . Sarah Silva, 720 E. Palm; Mr. Ed Brunton., 527 E. Mariposa Drive; Realtor Dan Cummings; Jackie Purviance, 808 Orchard Drive, and a county resident, owner of 45 acres in the City, who suggested that possibly downtown Redlands be considered from Griswo lds to Alabama Street. Speaking in opposition and reaffirming the reasons enumerated by the Planning Com- mission for the denial was Wade C. Walls, 708 Roosevelt Road.. Speaking in behalf of the opponents stressing the traffic hazards and painting out already existing traffic problems on Roosevelt Road was Larry Jones of 721 Roosevelt Road. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman Miller, 7: 00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 1, 1970 was set as the public hearing on this matter. Fallowing consideration of this matter, Council concurred that there exists a need for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to dis- cuss the future of Redlands Boulevard. Councilman Knudsen added that he had previously requested a study of the Tennessee Street juncture with the Freeway, and was repeating the request. The first joint meet- ing for an in-depth study of ordinances as they relate to Redlands Boulevard will be held following the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 23 at 3: 00 P.M. , and a second and possibly a third meeting will be scheduled with the Planning Commission to consider oche areas. R.P.C. 331 - Commission Determination No. 21 That the serving of beer at tables or lunch counter with meals, no bar permitted, in an existing restaurant would be an appropriate and proper use for existing C-1 lots of record in the area generally located south iz=c9- ^�F #hrn in^t^earccani-inrn nf T2v^^r'anLr+.,"iA:en� Axre�nrtgz A7'iA T. k"Acz7At= AC7E?T117i _ nT7A uounciiman bewaii, tnis recommenaation or tne pianning commissioi adopted by the City Council. 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 170 - Howard Ambulance, Inc. That the request of Howard Ambulance, Inc. for a Conditional Use in a C-4 zone to permit location of an ambulance service at the i west corner of Orange Street and Sun Avenue be approved subject I recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Comm: minutes dated November 10, 1970. on motion of Councilman DeMirj] seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Plannii mission was adopted by the City Council. 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 151 - Redlands Medical Specialties Extension That a time extension for one year, from December 2, 1970 to Decl 1971, be granted for Conditional Use Permit No. 151. on motion ( Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommen( of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. COMMUNICATIONS Southern California Association of Governments requests informat.- cerning the delegate and alternate who will represent the City o, SCAG Redlands at their General Assembly. on motion of Councilman Sewi Appointments seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Councilman Knudsen was reappoini delegate and Councilman Miller appointed as alternate. City Manager Merritt reported receipt of a letter from the Redlai Bowl Horticultural and Improvement Society commending the City Counci: Property the purchase of additional property surrounding the Redlands Bow' be used for further expansdon and beautification. Director of Public Works Shone brought notice that the State Div: Signal Highways had begun work on signal installation at San Bernardino Installation and Orange Street on November 16, and scheduled completion of the stallation is for January 8, 1971, barring unforeseen circumstan( UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Lowell Wells, of 2 University Place, presented a list of ten quests which he feels should be done in connection with the sideN problem which was handled at the Council meeting of October 20. lowing discussion with Mr. Wells, the Council concurred in the be that the matter is of much broader scope than appeared at the me( of October 20. Stating that he originally voted to permit the 4- sidewalk, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn declared that the sidewalk situatic not satisfactory, and moved to rescind the Council action of Octc 20. Motion was seconded by Councilman Sewall and unanimously ad( by the Council. Following further discussioni the Council unanir amended the motion to add "City to install macadam to assure acci driveway. " Following the motion, Council directed the staff and ney to forward material for study on this matter. Councilman Sewall moved that the Council proceed with the planner istrative review. Following discussion, the first meeting was sf 7- AA r% ILN -- m--A- 1 -4- 4--:-- 4.U- r',-- Mentone is dissatisfied with the water rates and requirements as set up Lde by the City of Redlands for delivery of water outside Redlands, a count Lce water district might be satisfactory to the area, and recommended that should this be the case, the City of Redlands render all possible assist ance for the orderly transfer of water distribution facilities. Follow- ing Council discussion, this proposal was referred to the staff for study. City Attorney Taylor reported briefly on the pending suit concerning Redlands requirements for outside water service, and stated that he ex- pected the courts to uphold the City in this matter. S INESS Ordinance No. 1425, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing rules and regulations for granting franchises to operate tow trucks in the City of Redlands and to operate authorized storage garages for im- iance pounded or stored vehicles in the City of Redlands, was introduced, 2425 'rucks given first reading of the title and laid over under the .rules, with second reading set for the Council meeting of December 1, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. Mml City Manager Merritt stated that in order to implement the approved fir personnel work week authorized by the Council at its meeting of dune 16, 1970, the most satisfactory system would be a three-platoon system. This reduces the work hours from 67.2 to 63. He presented Resolution No. 2842, which amends the salary schedule and compensation plan for city employees by the increase of four personnel .in the Fire Department. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- mous approval was given to the three-platoon system for the Fire Depart -tment ment, to become effective on December 15, 1970. Jule on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, approvaL was given for a budget . increase in the amount of $1, 200, which is re- quired to implement this system, funds to be taken from the Unbudgeted Surplus. .ution on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Reso- 2842 lution No. 2842, which establishes the above changes, was unanimously �y adopted"by the City Council. The Council thanked Randall Darkens, Mack Mitchell and doe Halley for their work with the City Manager and Personnel to effect this change. .Mayor Cummings leaves the Council Chambers at 8: 30 P.M. , and Vice Mayor DeMrjyn takes the gavel,. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, author- Deed ization was given to accept a grant deed for one hour of Mill Creek UTAI-Av frnm tsar Ue%warA tsnrnh _ wi Sh xk%i hnrti YoA nasi rami^ of 4ZA r 00t) ;%nA Watt --e--- - 'J__- ____ ___­ --- "--- --- ­_ ----I -I- -- in connection with Commission Review and Approval No. 264, with t City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance behalf of the City. Agreement An agreement for leasing of a portion of the airport lobby, to ex Leasing to August 31, 1971, between the City of Redlands and Louis A. Stc Airport approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman F Lobby This agreement replaces a former one between the City of Redlands Redlands Flite Service, former owner Chester L. Odom. In connection with the change of ownership of Redlands Flite Sery Agreement from Chester L. Odom to Louis A. Stolp, the agreement for furnish Janitorial janitorial services for the airport lobby and patio is also made Service the City of Redlands and Mr. Louis Stolp, without change of condi to continue to August 31, 1971. Agreement was authorized on moti Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance C tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion t Council adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Next regular meeting, December 1, 1970. ATTEST: 64, ayor of the City of Akedlands .Mac. C ` 1 rk( 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0