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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09211971-cc_CCv0001.pdf 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 None The meeting was opened with. the pledge of al legiaaice, followed by the invocation by Reverend C. E. Woods of the First Missionary Baptist. Church . The minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1971 were approved as sub- mitted m Chamber of Commerce President William T. Hartzell introduced Mr. Richard Bradford, the new Executive Manager of the Chamber. Mayor Cu . Brings wed - comed Mr. Bradford to the community. The following bids for a four-wheel loader were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. this date: Johnson 'Tractor Company Riverside, California. Total Bial $16, 987 .00 a .d Willig Equipment. Branch of Clark Equipment heel La Mirada, California Total Bid $22, 250 . 35 The bads were .referred to the Street Department for study and recor e nda�, titin. At this time it is the recommendation that the low, fully qual - fled bid of the Johnson Tractor Company be accepted. On motion of Coun-:: calman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall., award was made to the Johnson Tractor Company in the amount of $16, 987 .00 EARItO7GS Public hearing on Annexation No. 45, a 59-acre parcel adjoining the west city limits, was set for this time and place by Resolution No. 2849' and was duly advertised as required by law. Mayor Cummings opened the nce meeting as a public hearing for comrrrents or questions concerning this 462 annexation . No comments were made. City Manager Merritt read a letter ing of protest from Jan C. and Cornelia. Sluis . The public hearing was bean declared closed and Council noted that opposition to the annexation by 4 owners of more than .50 of the assessed valuation was not made. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Ordinance No. 1462, an ordinance of the City of Redlands approving Annexation No. 45, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with second reading set for October 5, 1971. That the vacation of Culvert Street lying between Crescent Aver Grand View Drive - Street Vacation No. 60 - be approved in accc with the map prepared by the Planning Department and retaining utility line easements and drainage course easement in that arE reasons stated in Planning Commission minutes dated September I On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman KnudsE recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the Ci cil, with a resolution declaring intention to vacate this streE presented to Council on October 5, 1971 . 2 . Conditional Use Permits Nos . 183, 184 & 185 - Henry S. Henschel These conditional use permits were denied by the Planning Commi their meeting of September 14, 1971. At this time, Attorney Rex Cranmer spoke in behalf of Mr. Hensc stating that Mr. Henschel concurs in the decision and wishes tc draw his requests for conditional use permits. 3 . R. P.C. No. 352 - Zone Change No. 135 That R.P.C. No. 352, a resolution of the Planning Commission fc tion of Zone Change No. 135 - creating a change of zone to "E" tional District for properties presently used for or planned fc educational purposes, be approved. On motion of Councilman .Del seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 352 was unanimously a and Ordinance No. 1,463, an ordinance of the City of Redlands es ing the stated zone change, was introduced and laid over under rules with public hearing set for October 5, 1971, at 7 :00 P.M. 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 181 - Whittaker-Alphex Corporation That the request of the Whittaker-Alphex Corportaion for a Conc Use Permit to construct a 99-unit townhouse complex in an R-2 2 approved in accordance with the requirements of the various cit departments and the map as amended by the Planning Department. On September 17, 1971, Mrs. Katherine Q. Avila filed an appeal ing reversal of this decision due to the lack of schools in the proximity of freeway exchange, M-1 zone hearby, fear of outsidE entering area, and lack of existing recreation facilities. Speaking against the proposed use were: Mrs, Avila, Mrs . Robex Jiminez, Mrs. Anita Dimery, Mr. Sherman Fitzgerals, and several interested persons . The Council discussed the matter at length, taking into considE the many questions raised. Representing the developers, Mr. Lee Scarlett endeavored to ans Council questions, stressed that a "market-rate" development mi- remain in that category and cannot revert to a subsidized projE the event of foreclosure. Mr. Scarlett stated that as there is a school problem, his firm will eliminate the 25 four-bedroom t will convert them to two or three bedrooms, as suitable, and tY number of units will not be changed. Council pointed out that when this area was zoned R-2 it was dc order to create a buffer zone between the M-1 and the single fa homes. Councilman Sewall moved for approval of C.U .P. No. 181 subject removal of the four-bedroom units, and in accordance with they ments as stated in Planning Commission minutes dated September Councilman Miller seconded the motion, which carried by the fol roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Sewall, Miller and Mayor Cummings, who stat believed this to be a good project and in the best int of the City NOES: Councilman Knudsen and Councilman DeMirjyn, who statec when he voted for the change of zone in this area het the following recommendations were submitted for Council consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 675, Section 67501 (b) of the Redlands � Traffic Ordinance: tion 1 . Establish two-way traffic pattern in alley between Sixth Street and 2898 Seventh Street, State Street and Redlands Boulevard. c SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 67603 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1 . Establish stop sign on Stillman Avenue to stop traffic atinter- section with Grove Street. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Coun- cilman DeMirjyn, the above recommendations were approved and Resolution No. 2898, establishing these changes, was adopted by the City Council ED BUSINESS Mayor Cummings recommended the appointment of Dr. Eugene Dawson to the tznent position on the Library Board being vacated by the resignation of Dr. George Armacost, the former President of the University of Redlands , adding that it has been customary to have the President of the Univer- sity of Redlands sit on this Board. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given the appointment of Dr. Eugene Dawson to the A. K. Smiley Library Board. Interim Ordinance No. 1, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1421 as amended by Ordinance No. 1454 to prohibit the establishment and opera- i tion of mobile home parks, was tabled to this time. Council again discussed the desirable number of mobile homes in relationi to the total homes within the city . Councilman DeMirjyn urged adoption rice of a period of moratorium to allow study of the impact of mobile homes 1 and also to allow time to see how the proposed apartments are developing ! within the city. Following further discussion, Interim Ordinance No. I was adopted, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman Miller ABSENT: None nded After the adoption of this ordinance, Councilman Miller moved that the nt to Planning Department be requested to prepare an amendment to the mobile Home home ordinance increasing the open space requirements, increasing lot ce size, and possibly walk systems on both sides of street; also mobile home setback to be increased somewhat. Following discussion, motion wasl seconded by Councilman Sewall and adopted. Consideration of the royalty rate in connection with the Tri-City Con- crete lease with the city for purchase of rock and gravel was tabled to this time. Mayor Cummings briefly summarized the developments to date. Council agreed that they had each studied the report submitted by Mr. NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None The request to establish the date of renewal as July 1 was unani approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Ordinance No. 1460, an ordinance establishing the fee of $5 .00 f criminal fingerprints, was given second reading of the title and Ordinance with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion o No. 1460 cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the following r Fingerprint vote: Fees AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum NOES : None ABSENT: None Ordinance No . 1461, an ordinance of the City of Redlands providi the construction of dry sewers in subdivisions, was given second Ordinance of the title and adopted, on motion of Council-man Sewall, second No. 1461 Councilman Miller, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance i Dry Sewers by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum NOES : None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS Director of Public Works Shone reported that he now has a writte ment between the State Division of Highways and the City providi the construction of Pearl Street from Orange to Sixth. The Stat this firm agreement to construct Pearl Street providing the City the right-of-way. Mr. Shone reports that the cost of right-of-w Pearl be $31, 500 net to the sellers, with all costs handled by the Cit Street Extension additional requirements . Council considered the matter at lengt paring the cost of two-way construction to a one-way access. On of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, the extensi approved as a one-way street from Orange to Sixth, and the Direc Public Works was directed to proceed to acquire necessary proper ICITY MANAGER City Manager Merritt presented an agreement to provide for the d of improvements at the Sewage Treatment Facility between the Cit John Carrillo, Engineers . Consideration of this agreement led the Council into a very leng Water cussion concerning requirements of the Water Quality Control Boa Quality Director of Public Works Shone stated that at the moment the Cit Control now meeting the requirements of this Board. Following more disc Board on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, of Public Works Shone was requested to secure a five-year commit from the Board of Water Control concerning the standard to be ex of the City. On motion of Councilman DeMirivn. seconded by CnunoilmAn Millor . the area on the north side of Parking Lot #5, work to be done by the Public Works Department.., ution On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Reso-w 2899 lution No. 2899, authorizing the Department of General. Services of the e State of California to purchase police vehicles for the City of Reffl ands: les was unanimously adopted. A grant deed from Phil Dreyer to the City for street and alley right-of ; Deed way in connection with a building permit was unanimously accepted, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by they Finance Commit- tee. Mayor Cummings congratulated Vice Mayor DeMirjyn on being made Chairman of the East Valley Planning Agency and explained to they audience the scope and importance of this agency. Mayer Cummings congratulated City Manager Merritt on becoming Chairman of the Urban Managers " Association, composed of City Managers, Adminis- trators and County Administrators of Riverside and San Bernardino County The Council congratulated Mayor Cummings on becoming Presidents of the Citrus felt Division of the League of. California Cities . Mere being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 9:05 P.M. Next regular meeting, October 5, 1971. l> il t "AIL u,ayor of the Ca ty of R dla.nds 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-