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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01191971b-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on January 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Gene Beezer of the Christian missionary Alliance Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1971 were approved as submitted with the corrected first sheet. Mayor Cummings welcomed a large audience in attendance. HEARINGS Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on ordinance No. 1429, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Zone Change No. 123, Bance effecting a change of zone from Agricultural to Residential for land 1429 located at Colton and Wabash. Mayor Cummings declared the meeting open Change as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this ordi- lential nance. No comments being forthcoming, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Following Council discussion, ordinance No. 1429 was then adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 2848, which was adopted on December 15, 1970, set this time and place for the public hearing on the closing of portions of Contour and Bridge Streets (Fifth Avenue) . Mayor Cummings again opened .ution the meeting as a public hearing. No comments or questions concerning 2857 Ing this street closure being forthcoming, the Mayor again closed the pub- Vacat- lic hearing, and Resolution No. 2857, a resolution of the City Council treet ordering the work on the vacation of said street was unanimously adopte< on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. IG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on January 19, 1971 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick R.P.C. No. 334 - Amendment No. 14 to General Plan-' That R. P.C. No. 334, Amendment No. 14 to the General Plan, be approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, R.P.C, No. 334 was approved and Resolution No. 2859, a resolution of the City Council adopting Amendment No. 14 to the General Plan, was authorized for public hearing on February 2, 1971, by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES : None ABSTAIN: Mayor Cummings R.P.C. No. 335 - Zone Change No. 124 - Presley Development Company That R.P.C. No. 335, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop- tion of Zone Chanae No. 124 -- creatina a chanae of zone from A-1 (Agri- -- tained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 12, 1971. On of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, the recomm tion of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the Ci Coilncil. 4. Lot Split No. 424 - Jehovah' s Wita6sses of Redlands, Final A22rov All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated December 1, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planni Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 424. O� tion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the mendation of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Coun General Plan Mr. Schindler repeated the briefing for the Council which he had given to the Planning Commission on October 22, 1970 relative to General Plan. This presentation was comprehensive and explained uses permitted and zoning within each area of the city, and expla proposed zoning for the area adjacent to the city. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall brought-ithe request from the Park Commission th mission size be increased from seven to nine members, but request this matter be tabled until the meeting of March 2, 1971. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall reported that the Traffic Commission will be me Student Thursday of this week, January 21, and will consider at that time Member new members for the commission. Council concurred in the desire one commission member be a high school student, and requested tha oilman Sewall contact the high school for recommendations. Councilman DeMirjyn mentioned the appearance of a new crosswalk o: Colton Avenue in mid-block. Captain Elliott stated that crosswal Crosswalk street corners are handled administratively by the Engineering De. ment, but that crosswalks in mid-block are passed on by Council, added that he would look into this matter. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings requested that on February 2 the Finance Departmen Effectiveness reviewed for effectiveness and efficiency, and invited City Treas, Review Poyzer to sit in on this meeting. Councilman Sewall suggested th the absence of Mayor Cummings on February 16 for the council meet no departmental review be held. Councilman Knudsen requested that City Attorney Taylor restudy th Fair contracts to ascertain that fair employment practices are followe, Employment all contractors and subcontractors doing business for the city. The request from the Housing Commission that the City accept the of dispersing low-cost housing throughout the city, was tabled fri meeting of December 15, 1970 to this date. Jose Danny Martinez, I man of the Housing Commission, again requested Council endorsemen this concept. Council discussed at some length the semantics of cept, " "dispersed-housing, " and "tokenism, " with each Councilman ci following persons spoke: Mrs. F. D. Atkinson of 314 E. Sunset Drive North, Mr. Les Biberstein of 1315 Center Crest Drive, vice president of the Council of Churches, Miss Gertrude Hagum of 1317 College Avenue, (Miss Hagum read a brief statement from the "Mayor' s Housing Task Force Report" - as submitted to Mayor Burroughs - stating that low-income housing should be "of a 50-unit maximum and not contained in one section but rather scattered throughout the community in appropriate locations. " , Mr. Jack Linsk of 413 Eucalyptus Drive, Mr. ,Tubo Martinez of 1125 East Lugonia Avenue, and Mike Fleming, a high school student, of 1403 West Palm Avenue. Councilman Miller then moved that the fifth paragraph in the recommenda- tion of the Housing Commission be the motion of the Council, as follows: "That the City Council accept a concept to disperse low-cost housing 3rsal throughout the city, that this does not add a single housing unit, but •ost it does express to those people in need of housing and those people con- Lng cerned about the housing problems that the official elements of City Government have no preconceived limits, that they are indeed open to consider the city housing needs, and that the locations and the re- sources of the City are available to help in solutions to problems. " Motion seconded by Councilman Sewall and carried by the following roll call vote: AWES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen SENT: None Vice Mayor DeMirjyn stated that he hoped the city and citizens would not be used as guinea pigs for sociological experiments . Mayor Cummings added that he believes it is the time to consider the dispersal of various types of living units in this community, and for this reason has set up study meetings relative to the General Plan. Ordinance No. 1430, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Traffic Code as relates to the obstructing of official traffic signs zance and devices and the parking of heavy motor vehicles in residential dis- 1430 Eic tricts, was presented for second reading. Councilman Sewall moved for adoption of the ordinance and the motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Following the motion, Mr. Kenneth Williams of 1020 Church Street questioned the wording of the ordinance and stated that it would cause a personal hardship to be unable to park his truck near his home for limited periods of time. Following further Council discussion of this matter, on motion of Coun- cilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, consideration of Ordi- nance No. 1430 was tabled and the ordinance was referred back to the Traffic Commission for further study. The recommendation of the Underground Utility Advisory Committee that parative costs and explained that the two developments had progrE on different time schedules and street right-of-way was not avail on Citrus Avenue. Following lengthy council discussion, on orotic Utility Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, approval was gi Undergrounding the recommendation of the Underground Utility Advisory Committee authorization to set public hearing and prepare resolution for es lishment of Underground Utility District No. 2 in the area of Pal Drive and Marshall Street, by the following roll call vote: AYES : councilmen DeMirjyn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None Councilman Miller added that he would like to see the widening of Citrus Avenue adjacent to the Regency Square proceed as soon as E Mr. Shone stated that paperwork would be initiated on continuatic undergrounding of Citrus Avenue as soon as the street dedication available. Veterans ' on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, t Memorial veterans ' Memorial location and design were unanimously approved. Councilman Miller was appointed to represent the Council as ex of liaison to the Housing Commission. Commissioners Hagum, Martine2 Hendon, who were present in the audience, were requested to comms this to the commission. Appointments Mayor Cummings presented the following appointments, as discusses the personnel session: To the Park Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Mrs . John I Park Mrs. Corinne Bromberger, who was originally recommended by the Re commission Horticultural and Improvement Society and also recommended by the Commission. Library To the Library Board: Reappointment of Mr. Franklin Postle, who Board served diligently and is recommended by the Board. Personnel Ad- To the Personnel Advisory Board: Reverend Harry Suttner, to rep] visory Board Mr. Bill Brunton, who resigned. Airport To the Airport Advisory Board: Mr. Larry Wormser, who is recommE Advisory by the Airport Advisory Board and will represent the DRA, the Cha Board and merchants of downtown Redlands . He replaces Mr. James Carper who resigned. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Council unanimously approved the appointments as listed, and reqL letters of appreciation over the Mayor' s signature. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 2856, a resolution of the City of Redlands establi 1Q11itC 1431 airport rules and regulations, was given first reading of the title and art laid over with second reading set for the Council meeting of February 2, and 1971. The Council expressed approval of the contents and format of this Lations ordinance and congratulated Mr. John Wagner on his efforts. NNAGER City Manager Merritt described the plans for "Police Appreciation Week, " which are being jointly sponsored by the Junior Women and the Contempo- Lce rary Club, and will be held between February 14 and 20. This is in Lation connection with the "Respect for Law Enforcement Program" which is a statewide project of the Junior Women. There will be a dinner honoring all police and their wives at Terrier Hall on February 18. The Sheriff's office is cooperating by giving the city police protection during this period. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Coun- cilman Sewall, unanimous approval was given to issuance of a proclAkma- tion by the Mayor expressing appreciation of the police. Resolution No. 2858, a resolution of the City Council establishing Lution policies and procedures for the review of requested changes in wages, 2858 )yee fringe benefits and working conditions for the 1971-72 fiscal year Eits budget, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyp, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 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: 25 P.M. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion the Council adjourned at 9: 25 P.M. 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