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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02151972-cc_CCv0002.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 appy as submitted. BIDS The following bids on a cab and chassis truck, 1� 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 Kott & Smolar Ford Wilminatnn . ralifnrnia 5. 110- 98 was made to Kott & 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 inance 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192 - Federal Projects, Inc. This application, which was tabled from the meeting of January 18, 1972, to this time, was withdrawn by letter from the applicant.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 Bequelin 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 rt ' alreadv has property that it cannot afford to develop. in Rialto on February 16, 1972. Council discussed at length the proposal by the Board of Superv: to withdraw from the Southern California Association of Governm( SCAG Mayor Cummings reported on several meetings with mayors of other concerning this matter; these men believe this move is premature many reasons. Councilman ,Knudsen reported on the recent SCAG meeting at which voted in favor of keeping SCAG, with slight modifications of the present agreement, as he was directed by the Council. He said 1 this vote carried 2 to 1 in favor support. Mr. Knudsen express( fidence that SCAG is now better organized, and briefly explaine< manner in which SCAG proposed to support its budget by an addit: the property transfer tax. Mayor Cummings reported on the recent negotiations with the Citi Loma Linda, and described the final agreement which will be prei Zone of to the LAFC on February 23, 1972. Mayor Cummings stated that hi Influence Redlands was giving up land that had been considered for future dential potential, but not land that should be for commercial d4 mens. Mr. Merritt added that the LAFC will require resolution < water and sewer problems that exist in this area, and that be be this can be equitably worked out. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, clamation congratulating the Kiwanians on their fiftieth annivei 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 OpI on their 25th anniversary. City Manager Merritt presented a staff report consisting of foul posals for Council to consider for the furnishing of water to tI Water higher elevations of the City, principally Crafton College. Mr, Study requested that a committee be appointed consisting of the follo% Committee 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 meetil March 7, 1972. On motion of Councilman DeMir3yn, seconded by Councilman Miller, mous approval was given to the appointment of a committee as our UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman DeMirjyn moved that Council establish a moratorium fc months on multiple housing with the exception ofthatspecifical Multiple the elderly. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Mr. DeMij Housing U-4-4— stated that social, educational and economic impact upon the Cil 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 Milleri Sewall, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None 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 anUrbanRenewal Committee .opment made up of business people versed in fields relevant to redevelopment. A courtesy second was made by Councilman Miller. This matter was dis- cussed and ultimately tabled for three months, on 'motion of Councilman �ili: Sewall seconded by Councilman Miller, by the. following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Council expressed the desire to hear Riverside's experience with re- 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, peconded byCou- ncilman DeMirjyn, unani- j mous, approval was given for the improvement of the southeast corner of Citrus and Eureka to create a parking lot by paving and installing �g 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 Efi 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 this point. City Manager Merritt pointed out that this property is at this time under consideration. in the feasibility study. 11 On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unan-J!, 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-DCompany at 620 Iowa a Street, formerly Celebrity Homes, requesting that their 1-inch water meter be replaced with a 1�-inch meter. Mr. Merritt stated that when W1114G LW 1.114 4.LJ.Vw� up aP 1 114 penalty on the Fixed Base Operator. City Manager Merritt reported that the Master Plan for the Redle Municipal Airport requires updating to meet the requirements of and requested authorization to have the consultant update the ai Airport layout plan to FAA criteria at a cost not to exceed $750.00 witt Master Plan funds presently available in the current airport budget to be us If these funds are insufficient, a request for an additional apr ation for this updating shall be made in May, 1972. Following d cussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilmar 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 motic 9:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, March 7, 1972. ATTEST: NiJWerk 6/ ,%Yor of the City of Reofflands 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0