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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02151972-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on February 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 Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Tam Irving, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun , ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1972 were appr as submitted. BIDS The following bids an a cab and chassis truck, 11-2 ton class, for Department of Public Works were opened and publicly declared in office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date: Dieterich International Truck Bid Award Sales , Inc. Truck San Bernardino, California $ 5, 137 . 61 Katt & Smolar Ford WilminrTt-nn - rAlifnrriA 9 . 110-98 was made to Trott & Smolar Ford Company in the amount of $5, 110. 98 . (Note was made that the next lowest bid did not meet engine specifica- tions . ) ' HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ord- ance finance No. 1477, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Sub- 1477 division Ordinance No. 921 , Regulations Governing Tract Development, vision Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting open for public hear- ations ing for any comments or questions concerning this ordinance. Planning Director Schindler briefly explained the ordinance. No questions be- ing forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and ordinance No. 1477 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, 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 NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on February 15, 1972 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings; City Attorney Edward Taylor Conditional Use Permit No. 192 - Federal Projects , Inc. This application, which was tabled from the meeting of January 18, 1972, to this time, was withdrawn by letter from the applicant. Tentative Map - Tract No. 8499 - Mark Beguelin et al This application, which was tabled to this meeting by the Council, was tabled to the first meeting of March at the request of -the applicants . Tract No. 7110 - W. R. Buster - Time Extension That a time extension of 90 days be granted for Tract No. 7110, from February 4, 1972. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. Council discussed the application of Selected Property Investments, which proposed a seven-story senior citizens health care facility on the southeast corner of Olive and Terracina. This request for vari- ance was denied by the Planning Commission. The members concurred in the desirability, of this type of development if situated in an area of compatible zoning, and approved a letter over the Mayor ' s signature so informing Selected Property Investments . OMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall briefly outlined a plan whereby developers set aside land or -fees to help acquire park property, which is under considera- tion by the Park Commission. Mr. Sewall presented pros and cons on this matter and stated that here exists a state law requiring a Master Park Plan and a timetable for development, and added that the City rty already has property that it cannot afford to develop, in Rialto on k,ebruary lb, 19/2. "i Council, discussed at length the proposal by the hoard of Superv, to withdraw from the Southern California Association of Governm# C'AG Mayor Cununings reported on several meetings with mayors of other I4 concerning this matter; these men believe this move is prematurf many reasons . Councilman Knudsen reported on the recent SCAG meeting at which voted in favor of keeping SCAG, with slight modifications of thf present agreement, as he was directed by the Council. He said this vote carried 2 to 1 in favor support. Mr. Knudsen express{ fiderice that SCI1G is now better organized, and briefly expla ne( manner. :in which SCAG proposed to support its budget by an addi.t: �l the property transfer tax, Mayor Cummings reported on the recent negotiations with the Cit, Loma Linda, and described the final agreement which will be pre; T Zone of to the LAFC on February 23, 1972. Mayor Clammings stated that hi Influence Redlands was giving up land that had been considered for future I dential potehtial , but not land that should be for commercial d4 m int. Mr. Merritt added that the LAFC: will require resolution t water_ and sewer problems that exist in this area, and that: he b� this can be equitably worked out . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, cl.amation congratulating the Kiwanians on their fiftieth anni.ve: was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council . Proclamations On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, mous approval was given to a proclamation congratulating the Op can their 25th anniversary. it City Manager Merritt presented a staff report consisting of fou: posals for Council to consider for the furnishing of water to ti Water higher elevations of the City, principally Crafton Co:ilege. Mr Study Committee requested that a committee he appointed consisting of the follo, Councilman Knudsen, Councilman Sewall, Mr.. Shone, Mr. Shefchik, Hinckley, Mr . Louis Fletcher, and Attorney Taylor ; and that the: gentlemen make a report and recommendation at the Council meetii March 7, 1972. �t On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller mous approval was given to the appointment of a committee as ou is UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman C>eMir yn moved. that Council establish a moratorium fc months on multiple housing with the exception of that specifica: Multiple the elderly. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Mr. DeMi. Housing stated that social, educational and economic impact upon the Ci Councilman Miller and Councilman Sewall expressed concern at Council considering legislating matters pertaining to economics . Following further discussion the motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None INESS Stating that following the Redevelopment Agency meeting last February 9, he felt a disappointment in the community as a whole, Mr. DeMirjyn read a statement recommending appointment of an Urban Renewal Committee)l opment made up of business people versed in fields relevant to redevelopment. A courtesy second was made by Councilman Miller . This matter was ds- cussed s-cussed and ultimately tabled for three months , on motion of Councilman Sewall seconded by Councilman Miller, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, 14nudsen ABSENTr None Council expressed the desire to hear Riverside ' s experience with re- jt development and asked that the staff set up a meeting and be sure that interested members from the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Redlands Association, the Burroughs ' Committee, and other interested citizens, are invited to attend. Mayor Cummings announced the refurbishment of the north, face of the La Posada Hotel which is under way. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unani- mous approval was given for the improvement of the southeast corner of 9 Citrus and Eureka -to create a parking lot by paving and installing eight metered parking spaces . The funds in the amount of $14, 981 . 12 would come from Gas Tax monies . This would be handled by cancelling the debt of the Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund which was accrued in the Vine Street property exchange at the time of the building of the Presbyterian Church. Mayor Cummings expressed dissatisfaction with the resulting traffic c - situation east on Citrus from Eureka Street and suggested that Gas Tax trus monies be used to widen the street at thisp oint- City Manager Merritt) pointed out that this property is at this time under consideration in the feasibility study_ 11 On motion of Councilman DeMi.rjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, urian-11 �oir imous approval was given to the calling for bids on an inflated reser- voir cover for the Country Club reservoir . This is a budgeted item. Manager Merritt presented a request from the A-DMH Company at 620 Iowa .e Street, formerly Celebrity Homes , requesting that their 1-inch water meter be replaced with a 12-inch meter. Mr. Merritt stated that when 61t LIIG k1tG L-LVGLGµ Ut UiIG C:L-L L&t-11 L, 411C:: penalty on the Fixed Base Operator. City Manager Merritt reported that the Master Plan for the Redl Municipal Airport requires updating to meet the requirements of and requested authorization to have the consultant update the a Airport layout plan to FAA criteria at a cost not to exceed $750.00 wit Master Plan funds presently available in the current airport budget to be u If these funds are insufficient, a request for an additional ap ation for this updating shall be made in May, 1972. Following cussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilma unanimous approval was given to this request. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on moti 9: 00 P.M. Next regular meeting, March 7, 1972 . ATTEST: C e r k ybr of the City of Re&ands 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0