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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11021971-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 2, 1971 ; at 7 :00 P.M. ij 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 allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Thomas J. Walling of the Central Church of Christ The minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1971- were approved with elimi- i nation of the statement "to facilitate this planned renovation" at the ij end of paragraph one on page three. Mayor Cummings read a proclamation declaring November 8 - 14 Youth Appre ciation Week in the City of Redlands. This is in connection with the program of the Optimists International . EARINGS Resolution No. 2900, adopted on October 5, 1971, set the public hearing for the vacation of a nortion of Culvert Street for this time and olace. 1 November 2, 1971_ at. 3 :00 P�M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall., Mayor CL Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick L. R.P.C. No. 353—Zone Change No. 137 That R. P.C. No. 353, a resolution of the Planning Commission fox titan of Zone Change 137, creating a change of zone to R--1 (Sing] Family :Residential) District for properties bounded by Lugonia. z Avenues, Washington and Texas Streets, and. property 620 feet we Texas Street between Brockton Avenue and Lugonia Avenue, 'be apps On motion of Councilman.. DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopts the City Council. Ordinance No. 1465, an ordinance of the City Redlands establishing Zone Change No. 137, was given first readi the title and laid over, with public hearing thereon set for Noy 16, 1971. at. 7 :00 P,M. 2 . Conditional Use Permit .No. 190 - Howard Ambulance CopRaaE The request of the Howard Ambulance Company for Conditional.. Use to locate at 100 West Stuart. Avenue was recommended for approves", Planning Department. However, Mr. Merritt stated that, the requc been withdrawn, and that the applicant requested that the unuse( tion of the application fee be returned to them, as they operate a city franchise. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded kat oilman Midler, approval was given for the return of the unused I 3 . Tentative_Map Tract 8473 n- Robert J. Wa ner et al. That the tentative map of Tract. 8473 , located on the southerly Highland Avenue approximately 275 feet northeasterly of Roosevew R-S Zone, be approved, subject to the recommendations of all deI ment.s as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated October 1971 . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman this recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by t1 Council. 4 . A _tic tion for Reversal of PlanninCope3c ission Decision Divei Pro ernes _ __...� . At their regular meeting on October 12, 1.971. the Planning Conuui, unanimously denied the request for Zone Change No. 136 made by I tied Properties, Inc. because of the overwhelming opposition on part, of the residents bordering the proposed development, and di the fact that the zone change is notin conformance with the in the General Plan, This is the time advertised for Council to bold public hearing c request for reversal of this decision. Mr. Ralph DeMarco, press Diversified Properties, Inc. , stated that he believed the propos shopping center would be an asset to the city, would be compatil and would complement the downtown shopping area; and would br.inc additional revenue to the City of Redlands, particularly from tI Beaumont, Banning area. Mr. John S . Thompson presented the ecoi feasibility study prepared ,in relation to this development. Mr Maxwell listed the results of a traffic study of the impact of additional traffic expected to be generated by such a developmei stated that it was his opinion that the streets could handle the amount of traffic. Mr. Howard E. Thompson presented an archite( rendering of the development, stressing the quality. Mr. teslii briefly summarized the 64 years of the Harris business in Redlai described the reasons that the Harris Company believes this to I i good development for the City of Redlands . Also speaking in favor were Mr, Earl Capel, realtor, 405 E. Sta Street, and Mr. Charles Allen Luce, 225 East Fern, 18 years old registered voter. A petition with 121.2 signatures favoring the opment was submitted. Mr. Jose Danny Martinez, 600 Baldwin Avenue; Mrs . James Verdieck, 51.4 Lytle St . , Mrs. Jean Schauf, 158 The Terrace; Miss Winifred Nagy, treasurer of Downtown Redlands Association; Mr, John Stitts, 329 Sonora St. ; Mr. Jim Pierce, 521 Lime St. ; Mr. Harley Hart, 512 Lytle St. ; Mr. Litchmann, of Los Angeles, owner of six shopping centers-, Mr. Lydell Lambeth, 1205 Cedar Avenue. The Councilmen each congratulated the developers on the caliber of the presentation, Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the appeal was denied by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller NOES . Councilman Sewall and Mayor Cununings ABSENT: None 4MISSION Vice Mayor DeMirjyn brought the suggestion that as it is necessary for the County museum to move from the City of Bloomington, Redlands might consider inviting the placement of this museum in Prospect Park. Coun- cilman Sewall.. will take this proposal to the Park Commission and to the }' Friends of Prospect Park. Councilman Sewall reported that discussions are in progress concerning the development of the Zanja area along park line- . Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported that the Veterans Memorial is progressing and added that more funds are needed. jj Councilman Miller suggested that the Edwards house, which is under threat of demolition, might be saved as a museum or used for office andli Is storage space in Prospect Park. He explained that a citizens committeell might organize to raise the money necessary for the removal and rehabij itation of this structure; he added that Redlands should establish a historical society- Councilman Sewall reported that the Ecology Center is closed for the time being, but that interested people are working on re-establishing this service for the citizens interested in recycling salvage material. "-ATIONS Mayor Ctmnings reported that he will be in Sacramento Thursday, Novem- I ber 4, to discuss at the State level the keeping of interstate 15 through San Bernardino and into Riverside. Il 4ED BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Pearl Street report was removed from the table. On motion of Council_ man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, the motion to condemn the necessary property for a one-way access of this area was withdrawn, upon the recommendation of the Legal Staff. Director of Public Works t John Shone retorted that the offer of the necessary right-of-way for it $31, 500 is still open from the Dill family . Following the statement that this has long been the concern of Councilman Knudsen, is the recom rnr-nrl= +-i nn e--,-F -i-li nf rr-.mmn-re-cs ;4nrl n 1an 7, t-inn nf t1,r= the Dill family. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and unani adopted. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Merritt presented Ordinance No. 1464, amending the sign code ordinance- This ordinance has had extensive study by Sign Code.. staff , interested businesses, the Downtown Redlands Association Discussion Chamber of Commerce, and is presented for study or introduction . cilman Sewall moved that the ordinance be given first reading. was no second to this motion. Mrs. Patton reported on a call fi San Bernardino County Planning Department, stating that they arE going to consider freeway oriented signs throughout the county. Councilman Knudsen asked if funds were available in unbudgeted for operating a Redevelopment Agency, City Manager Merritt enun the meetings planned and the possible different directions in wl City might go on the redevelopment matter. Mayor Cummings repoi meetings held recently on various -matters relative to redevelops Redevelop- Councilman Sewall stated that the Council acting as Redevelopmer men t Discussion should be holding meetings . Councilman Miller stated that he we appreciate having presentations from cities which have already I perience with redevelopment projects . City Manager Merritt out] five meetings which will be held between now and November 30, wi cities which have utilized. redevelopment. CITY MANAGER Mr- Richard Bueermann, Executive Officer of the Santa Ana Regior Water Quality Control Board, spoke to Council at length concerni Board requirements relative to the city sewerage effluent, and z Council questions on this matter. He described some of the reaE the Board ' s upgrading of requirements placed upon cities in the Ana River area. Director of Public Works John Shone introduced Mr. Gale Lynch, i sentative of John Carollo Engineers, who presented cost summariE it sewerage treatment plant modification alternatives . Following I Sewer ,treatment explanation and discussion by Council, on motion of Councilman I Plant Physical-Biological Tre-atmenL, Alternate B, was chosen by the Cc Modifica- tion as the procedure of choice and authorization given for the Carol to design the treatment plant according to these specifications, the application necessary for State and Federal grants, the latt available by December 1, with the City Manager and the Finance I to determine according to the funds available the gallon per dad city of the plant between 5 million and 6 million. Motion secor Councilman Miller and adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. Grant Deed On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, R;;czPTn,-nf- easement deed and grant deed from Farrar, Herrick and Lawson to t ance in behalf of the City. Manager Merritt reported on the Emergency Employment Act program, stat- �j ing that the total funds available at this time are $11.5,870 .00, in ii addition to the six police officer trainees, whose testing will begin ` tomorrow. The City will also advertise for positions under the High Im- pact Demonstration Program. These positions will consist of one build- Ii i, ing inspector trainee, two clerk-typists, two maintenance men, one senior recreation leader, one storekeeper trainee, and one water serv- iceman. ' i i� 1" Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commit- 1 tee. There being no further business, on motion the Council adjourned, at 9: 30 P.M. , to an adjourned regular meeting at 8: 00 A.M. on Friday, i! 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