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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04061971-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 April 6, 1971 at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. 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 Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun mitted a detailed statement which is on file in the office of the Clerk. Mr. Ralph Connor, who lives at the corner of Clock and Judson Stj Speed addressed Council with concern for what he believes to be excess: Judson speed on Judson Street between Colton and Lugonia Avenue, where I Street Connor says no speed signs exist. The Council thanked Mr. Connoi his concern, and Councilman Sewall stated that he would carry the matter to the Traffic Commission for study. Mr. Connor also complained about licensed and unlicensed dogs in neighborhood, and Chief Graefe was asked to bring this to Mr. Pal attention. Mr. Laurin Woodruff, of 1216 Cherry Lane, Calimesa, brought to C( Water attention a problem of water meters on Garnet Street in Mentone, Meters following the widening of the street, the meters are very near t] travel lane. Director of Public Works Shone was asked to have tl problem investigated. Mr. Leon Armantrout, of 451 Summit Avenue, brought a request that cants for a lot split on Halsey Street near its intersection witl Curbing - Garden Street, be permitted to sign the improvement agreement in Halsey cur4ing installation at this time, and presented color slides to Street the condition of the present curbing and explain the reason for I request. Following the film presentation and a very long discus: street widths and the reasons for requirements, the matter was t� on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, J further study. This matter will be considered at the afternoon on April 20. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof h( April 6, 1971 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cur City Attorney Taylor 1. R.P,C. No. 338 - Amendment No. 97 to Ordinance No. 1000 That R.P.C. No. 338, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, Section Residential Parking Space Requirements - regulations for existinc' parking facilities that are removed or converted - be approved. motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.( 338 was unanimously approved, and Ordinance No. 1438, Amendment I to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, was introduced and laid over, with hearing set for April 20, 1971 at 7:00 P.M. 2 . R.,P,.k'1 - , en men t No. N . 3 39 Ord inancg, 100 tp That R.P.C. No. 339, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, Subject Conditional Use Permits - uses permitted subject to conditional 1 permits - be approved. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 339 was unanimously approved, and nance No. 1439, Amendment No. 98 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, wi troduced and laid over, with public hearing set for April 20, 19-, industry and agriculture, extending the low density residential, and adding medium density residential designations, be approved. Following explanation by Mr. Schindler and discussion of the increasing number of approvalso f medium density residential designations, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.G. No. 340 was unanimously approved. Resolution No. 2375, a resolution of the City of Redlands for adaption of Amendment No. 15 to the General Plan, was unanimously approved and public hearing on the resolution set for April ; 20, 1971 at 7;00 P.M. '4. R.P.C. No. 341 - Zone Change No. 127 - Wayne Landis That R.P.C. No. 341, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop- tion of Zone Change No. 127 - creating a change of zone from R-1 (Singl Family Residential) District to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) Dis- trict for approximately 31 acres of land located at the southeast cor- ner of Dearborn Street and Calton Avenue, be approved. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 341 was approved by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1440, an ordinance to establish Zane Change No. 127, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for April 20, 1971 at 7: 00 P.M. �. Conditional Use Permit No. 173 - Wayne A. Landis That the request of Wayne A. Landis for a Conditional Use Permit in an R-2 Zone (R.P.C. No. 341) to construct a mobile home park on approxi- mately 31 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Colton Avenue and Dearborn Street be approved in accordance with the recom- mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 23, 1971 and amended map marked "A" . On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. Mobile Home Parks - Desirable Number - Study Committee Vice Mayor DeMirjyn, Planning Director Schindler and. City Attorney Taylor will study methods of determining and maintaining a desirable number of mobile homes. >. Home Occu ation Permit No. 126 - Mickey Bevis This application for a Home Occupation Permit to conduct an engineering design and construction consultant service in his residence at 1359 West Cypress Avenue was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of March 23, 1971. On March 24, 1971 an appeal requesting a reversal of the award of permit was filed by Mrs. A. A. Ramos and Mrs . D. G. Butler for the reason that these applicants believe it would lower the property stan-' dard and would create additional parking problems where a problem already exists . Speaking against the proposed permit were the applicants named in the appeal and other neighbors of Mr. Bevis, who stated that the lots are very small; the houses very close together, and poorly soundproofed; the driveways narros; and that they did not wish to have Mr. Bevis have a home occupation permit in their neighborhood. These people added that they did not mind Mr. Bevis doing work connected with his occupation at Norton Air Force Base in his home, but they disapproved intensely of having Mr. Bevis do Mork of another nature in his home. Mr. Bevis addressed Council, stating that his business would be entire- ly paper work, drafting, statistical plans, and that there were no reasons why he would not comply with the requirements of the ordinance. Planning Director Schindler explained the reasons for Home Occupation. Permits, stated that there were 125 issued thus far in the City of Redlands; read the criteria listed in Ordinance No. 1000 governing the granting and control of these permits, and explained that notices were mailed to residences in the area to inform citizens of the endeavor in order that if in the; conduct of the home occupation, any change occurs such as these outlined in the ordinance. the nei.ahbors would bring Addenda• Henry Henschel At the Council meeting of March 16 Mr. Henry Henschel requested p cion to appear before Council at this time to present alternative posals for his planned development at New York Street and Pine Av At this time he offered to split his proposal into two sections, majority without interest subsidy being apartments with balconies swimming pool, dishwashers, etc. , and a lesser number of interest sidy apartments . Council discussed these proposals at length wit Henschel and finally Councilman Sewall moved that Council submit Commission consideration 148 units consisting of 60 under interes support and 88 standard apartments. Motion seconded by Mayor Cur and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman DeMirj_yo ABSENT: None Mr. Henschel requested that this matter be presented to the Commi as soon as possible. H. A. Durrell Mr. H. A. Durrell requested relief from the water and sewer charg required for Commission Review and Approval No. 270. Following a presentation of the background of this property development, on ff of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council unan approved the departmental requirements as outlined in Commission and Approval No. 270. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS The request of Councilman Sewall that Prospect Park be made avail for the Memorial Day picnic was unanimously approved on motion of cilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Mayor Cummings requested Council approval of the appointment of R High School student Jeff Masters to the Traffic Commission. On m Appointment of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous a was given to this young man as a voting student member of the com with a letter of appointment authorized over the Mayor ' s signatur At the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on March 25 the Commission made the following recommendation for Council cons tion: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 678, Section 67801 (b) of the R Resolution Traffic Ordinance: No. 2876 Yellow, 1. Eliminate yellow loading zone on south side of Cypress Avenue Zone - adjacent to Kipgsburlr School grounds . Cypress Avenue Following discussion, this recommendation was approved by the Cit cil, and Resolution No. 2876, a resolution of the City Council am the Traffic Code to include the above change, was unanimously ado motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Councilman Sewall also brought to Council attention the fact that present Traffic Ordinance states that the Council will appoint th chairman of the commission. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seco the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for on-sale general liquor license for the Griswold' s Country House Restaurant. Council unanimously approved waiver of a business license fee for Law Enforcement Explorer Scout Post No. 61 in their endeavor to paint addresses on curbings in the City of Redlands . ICATIONS City Manager Merritt explained the attendance of city employees in the Dale Carnegie course and in other in-service training participation, stating that it is a program of long duration in which the employee and the City share fees for in-service training. Mayor Cummings announced the final meeting of the City Council - Plan- ning, to be held on April 12 at the Board of Realtors . Mayor Cummings announced the meeting on April 14 at 4: 30 P.M. to inter- view interested members for the Housing Commission to replace Commissior - er Danny Martinez. Mayor Cummings announced the organizational meeting of the Coalition on April 17 from 9: 30 to 12: 30 at Moore Junior High School multi-purpose room (rather than at Cope Junior High School as announced in previous minutes) . Mayor Cummings invited the Councilmen to join with the Redlands Masonic Lodge in celebrating Public Schools Week by attending dinner at 7:00 P.M. on April 26, 1971 at Terrier Hall. Consideration of the status of the Town Square Agreement was discussed and the matter was referred to the City Attorney for study. Mr. Merritt read a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that sale of flood insurance will be made available rance to residents of Redlands as of April 9, 1971 under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. This insurance will be available from the prop- erty owner ' s fire insurance agent. City Manager Merritt read a letter from Mr. R. E. Deffebach, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, explaining why additional assee ramps at Lugonia Avenue cannot be supported, and urging the City of at Redlands to accept the plan which was presented by the State Division way of Highways, as further delays would cause an additional eighteen months ' loss in project time and also jeopardize financing of the free- way interchange with interstate funds . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, a hearing on the State' s proposal was set for April 20, 1971 at 2: 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers . Councilman Knudsen commented on the very cooperative attitude of the Lution State Division of Highways, and presented a resolution of appreciation NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Resolution Resolution No. 2872, a resolution of intention to vacate a porti( No. 2872 an alley between Rosette Street and Redlands Boulevard, was unan: Intent to adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Close Alley DeMirjn, with the public hearing on this street closing being s4 7: 00 P.M. on May 4, 1971. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, ut approval was given to a change on the parking meters stating thal will be enforced on all days when downtown businesses are open. meters shall read "Except Sundays" . Council directed that an arc rescinding Ordinance No. 1284, which originally spalled out five meter holidays, be presented for first reading at the next meetii NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1437, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendinc No. 1437 Ordinance Code to increase the number of the Park Commission meml Park nine rather than the present seven, was given first reading of tl Commission title and laid over under the rules, with second reading set for meeting of April 20. Ordinance No. 1441, an ordinance amending the Redlands Ordinance Ordinance adopting and prescribing rules and regulations governing the Wate No. 1441 Department of the City of Redlands, was given first reading of t1 Rules for title and laid over with public hearing set for April 20, 1971. Water cilman Knudsen gave a detailed explanation of the ordinance. Mr. Department Fletcher requested that the City establish a class of water servi agricultural use only. Dr. Wheeler and Mr. Gibson explained the Board of Education' s rez for authorizing a decrease in the amount of support to the Recrez Commission. Following a general discussion of the original agref Recreation setting up the Recreation Commission and the lack of funds sharec Commission mutually by the School District and the City, the Council unanimc agreed to accept with regret the loss of 1� from the School Distj the Recreation Commission budget, on motion of Councilman Knudser seconded by Councilman Miller, and agreed to modify the agreement this respect. Council tabled the decision on the City' s contribt to this same fund to a later date. CITY MANAGER Engineering On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, L Agreement mous approval was given to a two-phase agreement with the John Ca Treatment Engineering firm for engineering services relating to the water t Plant ment plant, consisting of a stop-gap measure not to exceed $1, 871 long-range improvement in the amount of $10, 200. John Shone presented a ulaaue awarded to the Citv by the Partlanc 'all addition for the Hillside Memorial Park in an estimated amount of >leum $127, 000, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall. The total project will be financed by $45,000 appropriation from the Cemetery Fund Unbudgeted Surplus and the remainder from the Cemetery En- dowment Fund repayable in eight years . Resolution No. 2877, a resolution of the City of Redlands amending the _cation established salary schedule and compensation plan for the City by in- 2877 creasing the Police Department staff by one position - the addition of .e a special services technician, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. This requires an additional budget appropriation in the amount of $1, 250 from Capital Outlay budget. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unani- mous approval was given to installation of improved exterior lighting and of two closed-circuit TV cameras with monitors for exterior surveil- :Y 7ements lance for security at Safety Hall, the amount required being $4,860. The same motion approved the expenditure of $960 for additional security devices, gates, link fence, ladders, grills, and additional locking devices . it Deed A grant deed from R. L. and B. J. Settlemire for the proposed new Dear- cborn born Reservoir property was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, �rvoir seconded by Councilman Miller, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, two ns claims against the City which occurred in January, one by Russell A. Parmenter, Jr. , and the other Miss Linda Lee Noordman, were denied in routine manner and referred to the City' s insurance carrier. Mayor Cummings announced that he will be out of the State until Saturday night. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commit- tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 9:05 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 20, 1971. _AI__ ayor of the City ofAedl:ands I-erk