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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03211972-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 March 21, 1972 at 7z00 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. I 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 ince 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 `hangs at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions Qr 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 ince This was also the time and place advertised for public hearing on 479 Ordinance No. 1479, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zon- pment ing Ordinance 1000 - Development Standards - Side Yard. Mayor Cummings girds at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any and introduction of Ordinance No. 1480. Mayor Cummings opened Ordinance meeting as a public hearing for questions and comments concernil No. 1480 CATV Mr. Ed Losee, of 406 Eucalyptus Drive, addressed Council and sui Franchise the association of the Redlands city schools in the study and d, ment of this CATV ordinance. Mr. Losee expressed the appreciat satisfaction of the schools with the content and requirements s] in the ordinance for award of a CATV 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 Coul with the comment that CATV would be of educational advantage. Mr. Wade Walls, of 708 Roosevelt Road, stated that as the servi, 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 regari 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 Isa, 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; moti4 seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. The motion lost by the follow call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjynj 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 cervi, Redlands. Following further discussion, it was clarified that Ordinance Ni will receive first reading at this meeting and will be laid ove the rules with second reading set for April 4, 1972. ORAL PETITIONS UV. U T. riji "+-e v , f 4-k= a.".. .. ..... ,. ...1 ... .�.rr...,-.......... .......,d.... .......� .7 ...e.............. ...r ..a,... ......i ..i.).....aa.....a . v.. a.a,a.. at Railroader Restaurant. Following Council discussion, City Attorney C of Taylor explained that this was a requirement of the Planning Commission Ig re- 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, 1607 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 . Mr. David Turner, 251 Tennessee Street, addressed Council to express 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- ment plant, John Carollo 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 . 1G COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held March 21, 1972 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick 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 (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 - Barry Snow 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 he 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 . 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 Co 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 7:0,0 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 ame 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 Ordi No. 1482, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, was given first reading of the title and lai uner 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 a 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 Poll roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller ABSENT: 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 ments will be informed of the licensing and proper safeguards ma ed. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced a visit by seventeen members of Redland Sister City of Hino, to take place on April 10 and 11. Plans ar Hino being made by the Sister City Committee to entertain this impres Visitors group of people. Mayor Cummings expressed hope for assistance i entertainment and reported the need for an interpreter. Proposed Councilman Knudsen stated that he hoped the proposed Water Commi Waterission could be developed upon Mr. Merritt' s return, and added that the Comm Study Committee has been meetinq. 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 Orange 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 the 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 Council on the tion 18th day of April, 1972, was unanimously adopted on motion of Council- 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 authorizing applica- 2935 tion for two grants for matching funds for law enforcement purposes ce to the California Council on Criminal Justice was unanimously adopted is by the City Council. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, a t Deed grant deed from R. H. and Ethel Duncan to the City of Redlands in con- an nection with the Fourth Street widening project was unanimously accepted, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 2936, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands regarding regional sewer system operations, was unanimously adopted. This resolution was requested by the Regional Water Quality Control Board in connection with the grant for the modification and expansion of the Redlands Waste Water Treatment facility. Councilman Sewall described the Manpower Area Planning Council and recommended that each Councilman contact our Senators and Representa- tive with a request that retirement be removed from the present P.E.P. contract. Following further discussion of this, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Council agreed to send a letter to the Senators and Representative requesting that the retirement program be removed from the P.E.P. Program. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 9:15 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 4, 1972 . r: