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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01181972-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on Janua 1972 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7.-00 P.M. PRESENT 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 William C. -Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Reverend Ira K. Hall of the State Street Christian The minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1972 were appro submitted. BIDS one bid for drilling, developing and sealing a well on the Agate voir property, which was opened on December 21, 1971, has been s and negotiated by the Department of Public Works. it is now the partment's recommendation that award be made to the McCalla Brot Inc. , in the amount of approximately $28, 000.00. The sum is not cific due to the unknown depth of the well. Agate Director of Public Works Shone stated that other methods of obta Street water have been studied and found to be impractical. Delivery o Well Bear water seems undependable. The Department has sought to pur unused wells, but has found them inadequate, contaminated or in litigation. Then Councilman Sewall moved that the bid be awarde outlined and Councilman Miller s econded the motion. Mr. Fred Ford addressed Council stating that --the City has Big Be Water Stock and should demand delivery of water. Council discus the matter at length. Director of Public Works Shone stated tha City has a commitment to furnish water to Grafton Hills College that their needs will be great this coming summer. He then requ NOES: Councilman Sewall, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None Mr. Sewall stated the matter of tabling was discourteous to Mr. Cummings . ?ETITIONS Mr. Stan Byer, Activities Chairman of the Grayback Council of the Boy An Scouts of America, brought an invitation to Council to participate in cimage the 33rd annual Lincoln Day Pilgrimage to be held on Saturday, February 23, 1972, starting at 9:45 A.M. Mayor Cummings thanked Mr. Byer. ENG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on January 18, 1972 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick L. Zone Change No. 140 - Friedman and Parkes That R.P.C. No. 355, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption of Zone Change No. 140 - creating a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for one acre of property located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue 150 feet east of Occidental Drive - be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1475, an ordinance to establish said Zone Change No. 140, was given first reading of the title with public hearing set for February 1, 1972 at 7: 00 P.M. Zone Change No. 141 - Louis A. St2jk That R.P.C. No. 356, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop- tion of Zone Change No. 141 - creating a change of zone for approxi- mately nine acres of land located on the west side of Wabash Avenue south of Redlands Municipal Airport from A-1 (Agriculture) District to A-D (Airport) District - be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council . Ordinance No. 1476, an ordinance to establish said Zone Change No. 141, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with public hearing thereon set for February 1, 1972 at 7: 00 P.M. 3. Tentative MM Tract No. 8506 - AngelZMuck & Associates That the tentative map of Tract No. 8506 located at the northeast cor- ner of Palm Avenue and Redlands Boulevard, R-S Zone, be approved sub- ject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Plannin Commission minutes dated July 11, 1971. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 1. R.P.C. No. 357 - Amendment No. 101 to Ordinance 1000 Planning Director Schindler addressed Council to explain that R.P.C. No. 357 was developed in response to the direction of the Council made during the moratorium on Mobile Home Park Developments created by Interim Ordinance No. 1, to upgrade Mobile Home Park standards . That R.P.C. No. 357, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption o Amendment No. 101 to Ordinance No. 1000, Section 52:25 Property Devel- opment Standards Within Mobile Home Parks, be approved. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 357 was AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Miller, for the reason that he believes the should be some choice. Mrs . Ruth Cranmer Patton spoke from the audience, congratulated Council for maintaining the standards of the ordinance, and addi the walls add a great deal of safety to the security of the mob: home dweller. Councilman DeMirjyn restated his request for a moratorium on mul housing until such time as a complete inventory of available hor made. Councilman Sewall stated that he preferred to let econom: Limit the development. Following this discussion, Attorney Brui requested two weeks to study to a motion regarding a moratorium multiple housing. 6. Tract No. 8382 - Maynard Woodard- Final Approval All requirements listed in Council minutes dated May, 18, 1971 hi been complied with, itis the recommendation of the Planning Del ment that final approval be given for Tract No. 8382. On motion Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final appr( was given to Tract No. 8382. 7- Conditional Use Permit No. 192 - Federal Proiects, Inc. This matter was held to the last of the agenda to accommodate t] developers . That the request of Federal Projects, Inc. , for a Conditional Ui mit in an R-2-2000 zone to construct 96 federally subsidized api units on property located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue al imately 1320 feet east of University Street be approved in accol with the recommendations of the various city departments as con, in Planning Commission minutes dated January 11, 1972, with exp.' emphasis on Planning Department recommendation No. 10 which rec( that the number of subsidized units in the project comply with I recommendations of the Redlands Housing Commission (50 subsidize maximum) . The representative of Federal Projects, Inc. addressed Council I that his firm was willing to proceed as recommended in Planning mission minutes and that they would construct 50 units at this I and plan to develop the remainder in the future. The Council explained that the maps submitted were not of this I phase design, and particularly noted the absence of recreation i on the maps in hand. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconde( Councilman Miller, the matter was tabled for thirty days to awa: Attorney's study and an inventory of housing. Motion carried b, following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman Sewall ABSENT: None PARK COMMISSION Councilman Miller requested that the Park Commission investigato Prospect matter of irrigating the grove at Prospect Park, and also that I Park Grove area be kept in groves as long as possible as groves are rapidl, .removed from the City of Redlands . Mayor Cummings asked Councilman Sewall to express his esteem to Commission for completing the monumental work of the Master Strf Tree Plan for the city. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS seconaea Dy uounciiman bewaii. Mr. Merritt brought notification from the Department of Alcoholic Bev- erage Control of a person transfer for on-sale beer license at 220 Orange Street. ICATIONS Mayor Cummings reported that Christopher Jimenez, a Redlands citizen, is being released from the Army after service in Vietnam. Mr. Jimenez will be the 1, 750, 000th veteran leaving Vietnam. The Veterans Admin- istration of Los Angeles wishes to have a ceremony Friday morning hon- oring Mr. Jimenez and presenting his Certificate of Eligibility. Mayor ez Cummings stated that it is the unanimous desire of the Council to co- operate in every way possible to honor this young man and that he hopes other returnees from service will also be honored at that time. The Council was asked to contact the Veterans organizations. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, a resolution set- ting aside this day as Christopher Jimenez day was adopted by the Council. City Manager Merritt added that it would be hoped to have a ceremony in the Redlands Bowl at 11: 30 A.M. , and that Mr. Hein will assist in developing the program. Mayor Cummings again reminded the Council of the League of California Cities Citrus Belt Division dinner which is being held January 25 at the International Hotel in Palm Springs . The voting delegates for SCAG were discussed, with Mr. Knudsen being the primary representative and Councilman Miller as alternate. Mayor Cummings announced the appreciation dinner honoring Jerry Pettis to be held on February 12. Vice Mayor DeMir3'yn announced the first joint meeting of all planning agencies in the county to be held in Fontana City, :Hall on Sierra Street at 3: 00 P.M. January 19. Councilman Sewall reported on the meeting of the Manpower Area Planning Council, of which Mayor Holcomb of San Bernardino is the chairman. Mr. Sewall stated that this organization offers the first real chance to get the welfare burden off the community. He believes that people ger and jobs can be coordinated to such an extent people can actually be Ll taken off welfare rolls and that strong local control can be used with funds coming from the State and Federal governments . He adds that it is really necessary to have elected officials attend the meeting and urged the Council to attend the meeting at 9: 00 in the library in Ontario on Thursday, January 20, or to set aside the second Thursday of each month from 3: 30 to 5:00 P.M. Mayor Cummings agreed with Mr. Sewall ' s summary and stated that Mayor Holcomb ' s committee has become the most outstanding in the regio4 of censure for the action taken by the Board of Supervisors on t above matter, which he believes to be an example of irresponsibl government. This was discussed briefly, with each Councilman ex sing his reasons for refusing to second the motion, which failed lack of a second. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1472, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendin No. 1472 Ordinance Code as pertains to merchandise and service machines, Merchandise given second reading of the title and adopted, with waiver of th and Service Machines reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman DeMirj seconded by Councilman Miller, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum NOES : None ABS ENT: None Appointment On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Personnel imous approval was given to the appointment of Attorney Guay Wil Advisory on the Personnel Advisory Board fora four-year term. Board A letter of appreciation over the Mayor' s signature was directed sent to Mr. Ed Berresford in gratitude for his services. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 2925, a resolution of the City Council of the Cit No. 2925 Redlands calling and giving notice of the general municipal elec General on April 11, 1972, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilm Election DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. Council noted that inc Election I Workers ' in this resolution is an increase of pay - the first since 1963 Salaries the inspectors, clerks and judges who man the polls for the muni i elections of three dollars each bringing the fees to twenty-one eighteen dollars. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Candidate' s authorization was given for the City Clerk to request a filing f Statements $150.00 to cover the cost of handling and printing candidate's s ments for those candidates who wish to file their statements in English and Spanish. This motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Sewall reported that the ecology operation is again f tioning, and doing so in an orderly and controlled manner. Mr. stated that Donald McKee and Hart and the University of Redlands Ecology each furnishing transportation one week a month for disposal of Operation materials gathered. He requested that the City also furnish a t and driver one day per month, as he feels that this is not only constructive program for the young people involved, but it actua does dispose of some waste material for the City. Manager Merri stated that a factor of $80.56 per day has been developed by the partment of Public Works as the cost to make a truck and driver able for one day each month. On motion of Councilman Sewall, sei L473 setfor February 1,y1972. Resolution No. 2924, a resolution of the City Council approving- the (' itions California Disaster and Civil. Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and ,i a24 Resolution No, 2923, a resolution of the City Council agreeing to com- ply with rules and regulations established by the California Emergency j Council., were adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by ,E Councilman Knudsen, and on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by I,[ Councilman Miller, respectively. Lt. Claude Miles,, Civil ,Defense Coordinator, presented a history and If an -explanation of the effect the •State -regulations have upon the City r of Redlands. - Following the presentation Mayor- Cummings, congratulated a Lt. Miles and Officer Siefert on the manner in which they have handled } this program•, and on the position yin whish -the, City Currently finds itself relative to potential disasters: l City Manager Merritt presented four easements which were secured by Mr. Presley to provide drainage, fo:r his apartment development as re ants quired by CUP No. 17.8. on motion .of Councilman DeMir-jyn, seconded by ' Councilman Miller, the City Manager was authorized to .execute the' certificates of :acceptance in behalf -of the City for these four ease- ments referred .to above as follows- �G Between Chadwick F. and Corinna C. Smith and. the City of Redlands . tt Between Donald W. Wilcott and the City of Redlands. B Between Keith L.' and T: Faye Henrie and the City of Redlands. Z Between the University of Redlands and the City of Redlands. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, X11 was given for the City Clerk to call for bids for cab authorization ; and chassis truck, 1� ton class, for the Department of Public Works. ation Resolution No. 2926, a resolution of the City Council of the City of 2925 'Hillside Redlands establishing the fees for the Mausoleum Annex at - (r leum Memorial Park was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman D6Mirjyn. i S A grant deed from Norman Little and Shirley L. Little to the City of Deed Redlands for street and alley rigbt-of-Mwaty purposes was 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, , City Manager Kerritt read a letter from Mr. Fred Dill outlining the requirements qu' ements his clients wish in or der to cic: e the 'escrow on property which the City .s in the proce' s of purchasing from the Dill family. � Followinglengthy g by di.s pus ion of the items outlined ' ,n the letter, in- cluding'g'' the possible' effect upon traffic of unlimited ingress and r Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on mot: at 9:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, February 1, 1972. ATTEST: or of the City of Red nds C' ler 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0