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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11021971-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 November 2, 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 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- nation of the statement "to facilitate this planned renovation" at the 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. HEARINGS Resolution No. 2900, adopted on October 5, 1971, set the public hearing ution for the vacation of a portion of Culvert Street for this time and place. 2907 Mayor Cummings opened the meeting as a public hearing for comments or rt questions concerning the vacation of this portion of Culvert Street. t None being forthcoming, the public bearing was declared closed. On mo- t-i rin of rni in ei loran Mi 1 1 *1- - 1-%,tr 0^i9nt-1 Irn=n Wntielczimn iinmn i rnniiQ November 2, 1971 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cur Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick 1. R.P.C. No. 353 - Zone Change No. 137 That R.P.C. No. 353, a resolution of the Planning Commission for tion of Zone Change 137, creating a change of zone to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for properties bounded by Lugonia ai Avenues, Washington and Texas Streets, and property 620 feet wes. Texas Street between Brockton Avenue and Lugonia Avenue, be appre On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously adoptee the City Council. Ordinance No. 1465, an ordinance of the City ( Redlands establishing Zone Change No. 137, was given first readil the title and laid over, with public hearing thereon set for Nov( 16, 1971 at 7:00 P.M. 2 . Conditional Use Permit No. 190 - Howard Ambulance Company The request of the Howard Ambulance Company for Conditional Use I to locate at 100 West Stuart Avenue was recommended for approval Planning Department. However, Mr. Merritt stated that the reque; been withdrawn, and that the applicant requested that the unused tion of the application fee be returned to them, as they operate a city franchise. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by oilman Miller, approval was given for the return of the unused fl 3 . Tentative Map Tract 8473 - Robert J. Wagner et al That the tentative map of Tract 6473, located on the southerly s. Highland Avenue approximately 275 feet northeasterly of Roosevel, R-S Zone, be approved, subject to the recommendations of all depi ments 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 th4 Council. 4. Application for Reversal of Planning Commission Decision - Diver: Properties At their regular meeting on October 12, 1971 the Planning Commis unanimously denied the request for Zone Change No. 136 made by D-, fied Properties, Inc. because of the overwhelming opposition on part of the residents bordering the proposed development, and duo the fact that the zone change is not in conformance with the into the General Plan. This is the time advertised for Council to hold public hearing of request for reversal of this decision. Mr. Ralph DeMarco, presi( Diversified Properties, Inc. , stated that he believed the proposi shopping center would be an asset to the city; would be compatib' and would complement the downtown shopping area; and would bring additional revenue to the City of Redlands, particularly from thl Beaumont, Banning area. Mr. John S . Thompson presented the econ( feasibility study prepared in relation to this development. Mr. Maxwell listed the results of a traffic study of the impact of t] additional traffic expected to be generated by such a developmen- stated that it was his opinion that the streets could handle tbi; amount of traffic. Mr. Howard F. Thompson presented an architec- rendering of the development, stressing the quality. Mr. Leslie briefly summarized the 64 years of the Harris business in Redlan( described the reasons that the Harris Company believes this to b4 good development for the City of Redlands . Also speaking in favor were Mr. Earl Capel, realtor, 405 E. State Street, and Mr. Charles Allen Luce, 225 East Fern, 18 years old i registered voter. A petition with 1212 signatures favoring the opment was submitted. Mr. Jose Danny Martinez, 600 Baldwin Avenue; Mrs. James Verdieck, 514 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 Cummings ABSENT: None )MMISSION 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 lines. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported that the Veterans Memorial is progressing and added that more funds are needed. Councilman Miller suggested that the Edwards house, which is under threat of demolition, might be saved as a museum or used for office and -ds storage space in Prospect Park. He explained that a citizens committee might organize to raise the money necessary for the removal and rehabil nation 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. [CATIONS Mayor Cummings reported that he will be in Sacramento Thursday, Novem- ber 4, to discuss at the State level the keeping of Interstate 15 through San Bernardino and into Riverside. MED 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, L upon the recommendation of the Legal Staff. Director of Public Works John Shone reported that the offer of the necessary right-of-way for $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- ---A-4-_' -- --C 4-1-- --P /�------- --A -I -r - A-+-I ^� -1-*k,!N the Dill family. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and unanir adopted. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Merritt presented Ordinance No. 1464, amending the I sign code ordinance. This ordinance has had extensive study by I Sign Code staff, interested businesses, the Downtown Redlands Association z Discussion Chamber of Commerce, and is presented for study or introduction. cilman Sewall moved that the ordinance be given first reading. I was no second to this motion . Mrs. Patton reported on a call frc 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 st for operating a Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Merritt enUME the meetings planned and the possible different directions in whi City might go on the redevelopment matter. Mayor Cummings report meetings held recently on various matters relative to redevelopmE Redevelop- ment Councilman Sewall stated that the Council acting as Redevelopment Discussion should be holding meetings. Councilman Miller stated that he wov appreciate having presentations from cities which have already ha perience with redevelopment projects. City Manager Merritt outli five meetings which will beheld between now and November 30, wit cities which have utilized redevelopment. CITY MANAGER Mr. Richard Bueermann, Executive Officer of the Santa Ana Regiona Water Quality Control Board, spoke to Council at length concernir Board requirements relative to the city sewerage effluent, and ar Council questions on this matter. He described some of the reasc the Board' s upgrading of requirements placed upon cities in the S Ana River area. Director of Public Works John Shone introduced Mr. Gale Lynch, re sentative of John Carollo Engineers, who presented cost summaries sewerage treatment plant modification alternatives . Following le Sewer explanation and discussion by Council, on motion of Councilman Kr Treatment Plant Physical-Biological Treatment, Alternate B, was chosen by the Cou Modifica- as theprocedure of choice and authorization given for the Caroll tion to design the treatment plant according to these specifications, the application necessary for State and Federal grants, the latte available by December 1, with the City Manager and the Finance Di to determine according to the funds available the gallon per day city of the plant between 5 million and 6 million. Motion second Councilman Miller and adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. Grant Deed On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, RaqPmPnf 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- ing that the total funds available at this time are $115,870.00, in 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- ing inspector trainee, two clerk-typists, two maintenance men, one senior recreation leader, one storekeeper trainee, and one water serv- iceman. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commit- 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, November 12, 1971. 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