HomeMy WebLinkAbout02021971-cc_CCv0001.pdf of ca regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands , held in t'l,-A
Council Chambers , Safety hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 2, 1971;
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at 7: 00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 ;I
Jack B . Cummings , Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice M.a.yor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman
Sam S . Sewall, Councilman
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At this time Mayor Cummings Called Mr. W. A. Brunton to they podi
referred to Ordinance No. 1.089, which was adopted on April 1., 1_9
established the Personnel Advisory Board. Mr, .Brunton was one o
original. appointees to this Board, and has served continuously s
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1958. Mayor Cummings at this time presented Mr . Brunton with a
Cate of appreciation for his contribution to the City.
PUBLIC. BEARINGS
This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on O
ante No. 1432, an ordinance of the City of Redlands effecting Z
Change No, 124, Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting
Ordinance as a public hearing for any comments or questions concerning thi
No. 1412 nance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared
Zone Change
and Ordinance No :1:.4:32 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Nnud
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn., with waiver of the reading of t
nance in ful_1 , by the following roll call vote;
AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall , Mayor Cum
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Re
No. 2859, a resolution of the City of Redlands adopting Amendmen
1_4 to the General Plan. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeti
as a. public hearing for any questions or comments concerning thi
esolutioza ment to the General Plan. No comments being forthcoming, the Ma
No. 2559 declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 2859 was the
Amendment adopted, with waiver of the reading of the resolution in ful_l., o
No. 14 to of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the fol
General
Plan roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Re
No. 2861, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing Nnde
Utility District No. 2 . Mayor Cummings again declared the meeti
No. 2861 as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning thi
No. 2861.
undergroundtrict. No comments being forthcoming, the Mayor again declared
0tility public hearing closed, Resolution No, 2861 was then adopted, on
District of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the to
No. 2
roll call vote;
AYES , Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum.
NOES: None
SE None
ORAL PETITIONS
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Mr. Cale Whipple, representing the Chamber of Commerce, brought
Council attention two recent actions of the Board of Directors o
Chamber. ;First, a resolution urging the formation of a Redevelo
technical and volunteer help in this program. Second, he presented a
ar statement of polio unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors dealing
1enda- with variances given to industries in regard to air pollution. The
statement recommends adopting an induci.ve atmosphere for industrial ex-
pansion, and dispelling animosity, recommends the strict control. of pol
lution and the eventual_ abolition of pollutants .
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Miss Sammy Bowman asked for waiver of license fee for her guide dory,
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which she has recently received and which she brought with her to the
Council Chambers . Council unanimously granted permanent waiver of the
fee for this wonderful dog.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on
February 2, 1971 at 3: 00 P,M.
Present; Councilmen BeMiryn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall., Deputy City
Attorney Bill Brunick.
Absent: Mayor Cummings
R.P.C. No . 336 -- Zone Chan< e No 125 - Zeiner-lii don Cor orati�sxa
That R.P.C. No . 336, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop-
tion of Zone Change No. 125 - creating a change of zone from R-1 to R-2
for approximately thirty acres of property located on the north side of
Lugonia Avenue, 1320 feet west of Judson Street, be approved. On motion ''
of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 336 was ;;
approved by the City Council . Ordinance No. 1433, an ordinance to es-
tablish Zone Change No. 125, was introduced and laid over under the
rules with public hearing set for February 16, 1.971 at 7x00 P.M.
Conditional Use Permit No. 149 - Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church - Time Extension
That a time extension of one year be granted for C.U.P. No. 1.49, to
February 4, 1972 . The Council discussed C.U.P. No. 149 at some length,
as this was not the first request for time extension. On motion of
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, a time extension of
six months, to August 4, 1971, was approved by the City Council.
Variance - Fred Du erron - Count Planning Commission
Planning Director Schindler explained the status of the Duperron appl.l- `;
cation for variance to operate a sprinkler supply business, which will
be heard by the County Planning Commission on February 4, 1971. On
motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Planning
Director Schindler was authorized to draft a letter stating the City' s I
opposition to this variance as the property is under consideration for
annexation to the City of Redlands . Letter to be signed by the Mayor
and forwarded to the County Planning Commission.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
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Councilman Sewall briefly explained ordinance No. 1430, including the
A30 addition of two-hour limitation in parking in residential areas for larg
trucks . The ordinance was given first reading of the title and laid
ag over with second reading and adoption set for February 16, 1971.
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Councilman DeMirjyn stated that the consideration of the removal of park-
ing on Orange Street, which was discussed at the meeting of September 1, 11
1970, was tabled until after the first of January. At this time Council;
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, , a man D eM rjyn moved for removal of all parking on the west side of Orange I
Bellevue & nection with this request. Director of Public Works Shone expla.-
Brookside
that the County is planning the continuation of Barton Road to tI
limits , which would pass through this area, and stated that in a(
there is a severe drainage problem which would be increased by ii
tion of housing at this time. Following Council discussion, the
was directed to work with the applicant and the County to study 1
matter further.
City Manager Merritt brought notice from the Department of Alcoh(
Beverage Control of two applications for licenses , one for on-sa.-
and wine at 21 East Redlands Boulevard, and one for on-sale beer
Redlands Golf and Country Club on Garden Street.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Knudsen brought a request from Miss Jennie Lee for dol
of file cabinets, desk, rug, typewriter or other office equipment
the new Dependency Prevention Center which has moved to Lugonia )
Miss Lee also asked for equipment for the free medical clinic, al
be happy to accept equipment on a loan basis .
Mayor Cummings accepted with regret the resignation of former Hot
Commissioner Jose Danny Martinez and asked Council to consider r�
mendations for a replacement for Mr. Martinez.
On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2864, a resolution of the Citi
cil of the City of Redlands urging the San Bernardino County Boaj
Supervisors to make application for a federal grant for air polls
research funds .
The Council is invited to ride in the Lincoln Day Parade on Satui
February 6 . Councilman Sewall recommends that as slow-moving vel
cause air pollution, the Council ride bicycles, which have been c
by the Redlands Schwinn Cyclery. Mayor Cummings stated that he
out of town on that date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2851, a resolution to establish a Redlands Coalit'
tabled to this date. At this time, Dr. Don Rusk, chairman of th(
Committee, summarized the history and development of the RedlandE
tion and urged the establishment of a Coalition . Dr. Don Blatchl
addressed additional comments regarding communication, participal
representation. Reverend Hal Hudspeth outlined the success of tI
Redlands speaker' s bureau.
Coalition
Councilman DeMirjyn questioned the need in Redlands and the desii
of such an organization, and expressed disapproval of the philosc
some members of the Ad Hoc Committee. lie read from editorials it
Newsletters material which he believes brings problems front outsi
Mrs . Ruth Patton read and presented each Councilman with a five-page
study which included a detailed analysis of the establishment, functionE
and costs of the "Riverside Urban Coalition. " Mrs . Patton strongly
urged that the University of Redlands adopt the Coalition.
Also addressing Council were: Mr. John Coleman, Mr, Ralph Nichols , Dr.
Alvin Fishman, Mr. Fred Ford and Mrs . F. D. Atkinson.
Council considered the matter at great length, and requested the readinj
of the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1970, at which time the
Council went on record as approving the concept of the Redlands Coali-
tion.
After several motions which received no second, and following more Coun-
uti28on cil discussion, Councilman Sewall incorporated the changes requested by
51 Councilman Miller and moved as follows:
nds That Resolution Na. 2851 be adopted with the following changes:
tion
On Page four, change the second sentence to read "Task Force membeLz:)
must be living in Redlands , "
On Page six, following section (8) add two new sections:
" (9) Duration: This Coalition shall last for a period of two years
unless reorganized at the end of that period. "
" (10) Financing: It is not intended that the Coalition shall seek City
funding during its initial period of two years . "
Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall , Mayor Cummings
NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen (because he believes the city is divided
in its feeling on this matter)
ance ordinance No. 1431, Airport Rules and Regulations, was given second
1431 reading of the title and adopted, with waiver of the reading of the
rt ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council4
man Miller, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
INESS
Following a detailed presentation by Miss Gertrude Hagum of the Redland
Housing Commission, Resolution No. 2860; a resolution of the City Coun- 1
cit approving application in the City of Redlands of the provisions of
ution Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1.937 as amended by Hous_
2860 ing and Urban Development Act of 1965, was adopted by the following roll
ng call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES : None
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crease Gas Miller, unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 2862, a r
& Electric- tion of the City Council opposing increase in gas rates . On mot
ity Rates
Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous ap
was given to Resolution No. 2863, a resolution of the City Counc
opposing increase in electricity rates .
CITY MANAGER
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall,
Grant Deed grant deed from the City to the City for parking lot right-of-wa
City to Fourth and Citrus was accepted with the City Manager authorized
City
execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City and
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Easement
ing of an easement to the General Telephone Company along the so
General
Telephone side of the Municipal Airport, consisting of a strip ten feet by
Company feet was unanimously approved with the Mayor and City Clerk auth
to sign the easement in behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Disposal mous approval was given to renewal of a contract for one year wi
Contract
Shutt for removal of wet garbage from the City of Redlands for a
of $1 .00 per year.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Taylor presented a report concerning the City' s fa
ployment practices, and assured the Council that it is not neves
that the City insert a statement in the bid specifications requi
contractors to adhere to fair employment practices, inasmuch as
are required to do so by both the Federal and State laws .
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
tee.
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion
Council adjourned at 10: 00 P.M.
Next regular meeting, February 16, 1971 .
ATTEST:
(�yor of the City of Ro/dlands
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