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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04201971-cc_CCv0002.pdf Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S. Sewall, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Reverend William H. Bell of the Temple Baptist Chur The minutes of the meeting of April 6, 1971 were approved as subm PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Re tion No. 2875, a resolution of the City of Redlands, Amendment No Resolution to the General Plan, revising zoning for the area bounded by Lugo No. 2875 Avenue, Wabash Avenue, Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Streets, Mayor C Amendment at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for an No. 15 to ments or questions concerning this revision. None being forthcom General Plan the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 2875 wa ted, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Mille the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cumm NOES: None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ord No. 1438, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Or Ordinance No. 1000, Sec. 39.00 Residential Parking Space Requirements, "Rel No. 1438 Parking Facilities" . Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting o, Relocated a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this or Parking No comments being forthcoming, the Mayor declared the public hear Facilities closed. Ordinance No. 1438 was then adopted, with waiver of the of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconde Councilman Sewall, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen. DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cumm NOES : None ABSENT: None This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Or No. 1439, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Or, Ordinance No. 1000, Section 52.00 - Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional U; No. 1439 mits, Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public '. Amending for any comments or questions concerning this ordinance. None be Zoning forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance Ordinance 1439 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Cow Sewall, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, by t] lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cumm NOES: None ABSENT: None No. 1440, an ordinance of the City of Redlands - Zone Change No. 127, Establishing R-2 Multiple Family Residential District at Dearborn and Colton Avenue, Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting open as nance a public hearing for any comments or questions concerning this ordi- 1440 Change nance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed 127 and Ordinance No. 1440was adopted, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1441, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Rules and Regu- lations Governing the Water Department of the City. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this ordinance. No comments being forthcoming, nance the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Miller moved 1441 for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1441. Councilman Sewall seconded the s and motion. Councilman Knudsen stated that he was not satisfied with the lations, r Dept. ordinance and wished to have a special irrigation rate included in the ordinance which would benefit holders of larger pieces of property kept in gardens; he mentioned the Redlands Garden Tour held annually. Coun- cilman Sewall stated that such a proposition would assist the holders of large parcels by lowering their cost, but the additional burden would then be upon the owners of small lots who endeavor to keep garden Following further discussion the motion was defeated by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None Mayor Cummings moved that the matter be referred back to staff for study, and that Councilman Knudsen be asked to bring in two Municipal water men and a representative from the Park Commission to discuss the proposal with Councilmen Knudsen and Sewall and Mr. Shone. Motion seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried. RG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on April 20, 1971 at 2:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings -, Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick; Press: Chuck Palmer and Grant Sims Tennessee Street Freeway - Agreement and Ma This being the time and place advertised for hearing on the maps, rout- ing and agreement for the Tennessee Street Freeway, Mayor Cummings announced the meeting open as a public hearing. Mayor Cummings introduced Mr. R. E. Deffebach, Mr.. . C. Prentice, Mr. answered questions presented by Mr. Knudsen and Mr. Sewall. He 1L acceptance of the plan as here presented and recommended that nec tions for changes in offramps be included in the cover letter. N Deffebach gave the opinion that the State would provide right-of- frontage roads both east and west. Councilman Sewall expressed c for the impact on the ecology of the area ea by so large an interchz Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, s by Councilman Miller, the City Council accepted the agreement anc ized the signing of the Freeway Agreement by the Mayor, with the lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman Sewall ABSENT: None Council recessed for five minutes . At 3:30 P.M. the Council recc to consider the remaining matters referred to them by the Plannir mission. 2. Street Vacation No. 58 - Mobil Oil Corporation Application for vacation of the westerly half of a 15-foot alley 110 feet east of Orange Street between High Avenue and Interstate Freeway as requested by the Mobil Oil Corporation was recommender denial by the City Council. Mr. Bob Wagner addressed Council wit request that as his client has met with the Dill family, who uric the objection to the street closure, and had come to an agreement matter be returned to the Planning Commission. On motion of Cour. DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the matter was referrer to the Planning Commission for hearing on the second Tuesday in D 3. Lot Split No. 419 - Curbing and Sidewalk Installation - Halsey St A request by property owners that they be permitted to sign the i ment agreement for curbs and sidewalks on the property located or Halsey Street - Lot Split No. 419 - was again brought to Council. J. W. Simonds, Mr. George Fikrle, Dr. Gilbert Becker and Mrs . R. Oliver addressed Council. They spoke of the beauty of the street requested that it be left as it is, for it presently discourages traffic, is used a great deal by neighborhood children, and is nc in any way for through traffic. Following very lengthy discussic Council approval was given for the signing of the agreement by tt three property owners involved in the present lot split, Caruthex Fikrle, and Simonds . Following this matter, Council briefly discussed the practicality amending the ordinance to outline specifications for substandard in areas in which standard streets are impractical. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Gabriel Epstein was unanimously appointed to a vacancy which will Appointment present on the Park Commission at the time that the ordinance bei given second reading tonight goes into effect, which will be May letter was directed to be sent over Mayor Cummings ' signature. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall read Resolution No. 2878, a resolution establis traffic regulations pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordine Code, as originally sent to Council from the Traffic Commission n of April 8, 1971. Following discussion, Council deleted Sections and Two, which pertained to parking on Fern Avenue in front of tt, Beaver Clinic. The remaining recommendations from this meeting c Traffic Commission were presented as i follows: Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Establish "No Parking" zone on the south side of Central Avenue between Church Street and Redlands Boulevard. SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 621, Section 62102 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Change two-hour parking meters to twenty-four-minute meters in the following locations: Lution a. Security Pacific Bank - meter numbers 10915, 10916, 10917 & 2878 10918, west of Seventh Street on State Street. Eic b. Bank of America - meter numbers H0659, H0660, H0661 & H0662, east of Bank driveway on West State Street. c. United California Bank - meter numbers H0650 & H0651, west of Orange Street on West State Street. d. U. S. National Bank - meter numbers J0781 on Orange Street at Bank entrance and J0700 & J0701 on Citrus Avenue east of Orange Street. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolu- tion No. 2878 establishing the changes as outlined above was unanimousl. adopted by the City Council. The matter of the parking in front of the Beaver Clinic and the letter from the Beaver Clinic read by City Manager Merritt will be referred back to the Traffic Commission for consideration. [C_ATIOK, City Manager Merritt read a letter from Dr. Kenneth Knudtson, president of the Grayback Council of the Boy Scouts of America, requesting relief from some of the requirements as outlined for Conditional Use Permit No. Scout 162, for property being developed at Highland, Crescent and Rosette arty Street. City Manager Merritt recommended that these requests be referred to the Advisory Committee for decision on those falling within its scope and recommendations on the other requests, with the matter being returned to the Council at the next meeting. Approval of this recommendation was unanimously given on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn read a proclamation which was prepared to declare :ans ' Veterans ' Memorial Weekend on April 30, May 1 and May 2, at which time tial the committee raising money for the Veterans ' Memorial will be selling flags throughout the city; also special collections have been requested in the Redlands churches . The Mayor agreed to sign the proclamation. Mayor Cummings read a letter from Larry Hendon requesting that the City Lng enter into an agreement with the San Bernardino County Housing Authority nmenda- to initiate Section 23 Leased Housing into the Redlands community with the understanding that the County Housing Authority will agree to respect Redlands decisions reaardina housina developments to the extent I informed on the developments in this matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Ordinance nance No. 1437, an ordinance of the City of Redlands increasing No. 1437 Park Com- number of members on the Park Commission from seven to nine, was mission second reading of the title and adopted, with waiver of the read Increase the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Mayor Cummings reported that the Housing Commission had intervie Appointment five interested citizens as a possible appointee to replace Jose Housing Martinez on the Housing Commission. At this time, on motion of Commission cilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, Dr. Alvin Fishman appointed to the vacancy on the Housing Commission. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1442, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendin Ordinance Redlands Traffic Ordinance, Section 67105, giving the Traffic Co No. 1442 Traffic the power to elect its own chairman, was given first reading of Commission title and laid over under the rules ,with second reading set for Council meeting of May 4, 1971. Ordinance No. 1443, an ordinance amending Chapter-, 62 of the Redl Ordinance orditAnca_ Code by deleting Section 62205, Holidays Enumerated, w No. 1443 Parking troduced, given first reading of the title and laid over under t rules with second reading set for the Council meeting of May 4, CITY MANAGER A Grant Deed to the City from John Sedano and Dolores Sedano, fo Grant Deed street right-of-way purposes in connection with a building permi Sedano Ordinance No. 1193, was accepted on motion of Counbilman DeMirjy seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager authorized execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. A Grant Deed from Neal E. and Rita J. Snyder to the City of Redl Grant Deed for drainage purposes as required for Tract No. 8040, was accept Snyder( motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, wi City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance behalf of the City. City Manager Merritt presented the lease between the City and Tr Concrete Company, renewal of which is due between May and August 1971. A committee comprised of Mr. Dibble, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Lease recommended that 64 per ton be paid to the two entities on whose Tri-City the lease is in effect, rather than the former 54 per ton, and a the period be changed to the fiscal year as used by the two publ Cities, July 1 to June 30. * Councilman Sewall moved that the lea prices paid on Forestry Service lands and in other areas as being con- siderably higher. Following his presentation, Councilman Knudsen moved that the City reject the proposal to increase the rate to Tri-City and that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter and return with a recommendation to Council by June 1, 1971. Mr. Knudsen suggested the following names as possible committee members : Mr. Louis Fletcher, Mr. Horace Hinckley, Mr. Omer Brodie, Mr. Max Kreston, Mr. Carl Doss, volun- teered to serve himself, Mr. E. F. Dibble, Mr, Donald Anderson, Mr. Merritt and Mr. Taylor. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried. Mr. Merritt expressed his concern over Senate Bill 333 to be considered .1tion by the State Legislature on April 30, and presented Resolution No. 2879, 2879 ing which opposes Senate Bill 333 relating to compulsory and binding arbitra- 3 tion. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution No. 2879 was unanimously adopted. Councilman Knudsen reported that he had received many complaints con- cerning noise of motorbikes in the Smiley Heights and Sunset Drive area and requested that City Attorney Taylor make a study of this matter. City Attorney Taylor stated that the Chief of Police and he h,aO, been considering the matter and have the ordinance in existence in Riverside under consideration at this time. Two gentlemen spoke from the audience Mr. Fred Ford suggested that the City create sites for motorbike play in nonresidential areas . 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 8: 35 P.M. Next regular meeting, May 4, 1971. of ar the City of Redlands yor of erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0