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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03211972-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 March 21, 1972 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 John H. Wagner, Assistant to the City Manager Edward F. Taylor, 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 Howard Welklin of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Redlands . The minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1972, were approved as submitted. Mayor Cummings called James Ernest Huggins to the podium and announced that Mr. Huggins, a city employee since July, 1971, was being presented with a certificate of competency as a Grade IV Water Pollution Control Plant Operator. Mayor Cummings congratulated Mr. Huggins on achieving this certificate through self-study and an examination. HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordin- ance No. 1478, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing Zone nce Change 142, a change of zone to A-D (Airport District) for property 478 adjacent to and south of the Redlands Municipal Airport, Mayor Cummings ; hange at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for an t ppy I questions ctr comments concerning this change of zone. None being forth- coming, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1478 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: None ABSENT: None and. introduction of Ordinance No . 1.480 . Mayor Cummings opened Ordinance meeting as a public hearing for questions and comments concerni No. 1.480 CATVMr. Ed Losee, of 406 Eucalyptus Drive, addressed Council and an Franchise the association of the Redlands city schools in the study and d meat of this CATV ordinance. Mr. Losee expressed the appreciat satisfaction of the schools with the content and requirements a E in the ordinance for award of a CAVY franchise. Mrs . Lawrence Patton, of 440 South Buena Vista, addressed Counc a, detailed presentation relative to CATV and expressed dissatis at having such a service in Redlands . Mrs . Patton stated that represented 75% of the voters in Redlands and requested that th Council table the matter . Miss Valerie Roberts, of 930 South. Eureka Street, addressed Cou with the comment that CATV would be of educational advantage. �€ Mr. Wade Walls, of 708 Roosevelt Road, stated that as the cervi in no way a compulsory obligation to citizens, he believed it w Council ' s duty to adopt the ordinance. City Attorney Taylor at this time clarified the matter that the proposal was absolutely not compulsory and added that the franc was prepared in order to protect potential subscribers in regar rates and quality of service. Mayor Cummings requested that the minutes .reflect .receipt of on in opposition to the award of CATV franchise, from Mr . Amos lsa Councilman Miller moved for the approval of the award of CATV f motion seconded. by Councilman Sewall . Consultant.. Carl Pilnick sed Council relative to financial responsibility and involvemen the franchisee. Councilman Knudsen moved to table the matter for one year, moti seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. The motion lost by the follow call. vote: AYES . Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None Mr. Franklin Williams, Vice-President of Televents, Inc. , spoke describing his company and the plans and expectations for Nervi Redlands . Following further discussion, it was clarified that Ordinance will receive first reading at this meeting and will be laid ove the rules with second reading set for. April. 4, 1972. ORAL PETITIONS A4,.-. T.& T TJ ,-,d-r,v .-.-G +-1-,- TJ-4 1 A T1--A t1- 4-4 t Railroader Restaurant. FollowingCouncildiscussion, City Attorney v of ,g Taylor explained. that this was a requirement of the Planning Commissions � 'e- adopted by the Council, and it would set an ususual precedent to waive a requirement of the two major planning bodies of the City. Attorney Taylor then offered to assist in getting the necessary commitment to take care of the parking requirements. Council concurred in this solution. Mr. Arthur John, 1507 Marjorie Crest, representing Citrus Investments, !� described a proposal to establish an outlet for citrus at the site of Griswold ' s Restaurant, and .requested permission to move ahead on this . Council discussed this briefly, then referred the matter to the Attorney and the Planning Director for preparation of appropriate recommendations . I Mr. David Turner, 251 Tennessee Street, addressed Council to express (I chagrin that his firm was not retained to make the soil studies for the new sewer plant. Mayor Cummings explained to Mr. Turner that `his firm had been considered., but that the consultants for the sewer treat-1 ment plant, John Car.ollo Engineers, recommended another firm.. Mayor Cummings expressed regret that this study could not be done by a local firm, but explained that the Council concurred in the decision of the consultants . G COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (� I as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held I March 21, 1972 at 3 :00 P.M. it Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall , Mayor Cummings , ! Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick f R.P.C. No. 361 - Zone Change No. 143 - Chaves and Schulte That R.P.C. No. 361, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adop- tion of Zone Change No. 143 creating a change of zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) and R-S (Suburban Residential) District to R-2 �j (Multiple Family Residential) District for approximately 8. 8 acres of land located at the southwest corner of State Street and New York Street, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 361 was approved and Ordinance No. 1483, an ordinance to establish Zone Change No. 143, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for April 4, 1972 at 7: 00 P.M. Appeal to Planning Commission 'Denial of Variance No. 162 - Burry Snow 1 At the Planning Commission meeting held March 14, 1972, the Commission denied Mr. Snow' s request for permit for a six-foot high wall in the front setback area on property located at 1850 Rossmont .Drive., Mr. Snow filed an appeal to this decision, stating that other proper ties in the immediate area already enjoy this same advantage which lie requires in order to construct a pool on his sloping lot. Mr. Snow added that further study suggests that a five-foot height will be } .adequate for his needs . 1y Computation of Yards , be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMi: seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 362 was adopted by th� City Council and Ordinance No. 1481, an ordinance of the City Coy adopting, Amendment No. 103 to Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, was int, duced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for April., 4, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. 5 . R.P.C. No. 363 - Amendment No. 104 to Ordinance No. 1000 That R.P.C. No. 363, a resolution of the Planning Commission amel Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, Section 52 . 50, be approved. Followin( discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilm� Sewall, R.P.C. No. 363 was adopted by the City Council, and Ordii No. 1482, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, was given first reading of the title and lai( liner the rules with public hearing thereon set for April 4, 1972 7 :00 P.M. Councilman DeMirjyn voted "No" on this action. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Ecological Task Force Councilman Sewall. briefly described a Solid Waste Management Con. ence to be held April 3 - 5 in Sacramento, and recommended, by m( that Mrs . Evelyn Ifft, Chairman of the Ecological Task Force, be to this meeting. He believes she has the time, ability and ener( bring worthwhile information from such a meeting and to follow t] with recommendations . Councilman Sewall further moved that an al not to exceed $150 be authorized from Unbudgeted Surplus for Mrs trip. Advantages and disadvantages of this proposal were discussed at The motion was seconded by Mayor Cummings and failed by the Roll( roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller ST .'z None APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, imous approval was given to the issuance of a business license t( John Strong Circus for two shows with the stipulation that all d( meats will be informed of the licensing and proper safeguards ma: ed. COYMJNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced a visit by seventeen members of Redland,, Sister City of Hino, to take place on April, 10 and 11 . Plans arc Hine, being made by the Sister City Committee to entertain this impresE Visitors Troup of people. Mayor Cummings expressed hope for assistance ii entertainment and reported the need for an interpreter. Proposed Councilman Knudsen stated that he hoped the proposed Water Commi. Water could be developed upon My . Merritt ' s return, and added that the Commission Studv Committee has been meeting. lution execution of a right-of-way certificate by the Mayor pertaining to 2933 TOPICS Project for :improving the intersections of Highland Avenue .and CS Redlands Boulevard and grange Street and Redlands Boulevard, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. Resolution No. 2934, a resolution of the City Council authorizing they lution City Clerk to perform the canvass of the election which will, be held 2934 on April 11, 1972 and to certify the results to the Coa:ncil on the tion 13th day, of April., 1972, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councal- i;. ass man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Reso- lution lution No. 2935, a resolution of the City Council authorizi