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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05161972-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held, in the Council Chambers, Safety Mall, 21.2 Brookside Avenue on May 16, 1.972; at 7: 00 P�M. Planning Commission Mems 3: 00 P.M. , Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Charles C. DeMirjyn, Nice Mayor hresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S. Sewall, Councilman R. P . Merritt, Jr . , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Mein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun. None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the invocation by Mayor Jack B. Cummings . Magor Cummings at this time announced the retirement from they Planning Commission of Mr. Joseph S. Prendergast following sixteen years ser- vice on the Commission. Mayor Cummings described the many lours of assistance and support given to the City by the Planning Commissioners ii and presented Mr . Prendergast with a certificate of appreciation. The large crowd present in the Chambers gave Mr. Prendergast a standing ovation. City Manager Merritt stated that it was his sad duty to announce a mid air collision at the Redlands Municipal Airport at 5: 30 P.M. this evening in which Mr. John Sandifer was killed. Mr. Sandifer was a re- tired air force officer and an active Airport Advisory Board member. Mayor Cummings asked that the audience stand for a moment of silence to honor Mr. Sandifer. Mayor Cummings welcomed the Sunday School class of the L.D.S . Church. This class is studying government. i The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1972 were approved as submitted. it ABSENT: None ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE L`I.,OOR Mr . Jeff Nevins addressed Council to announce the Walk for Comms Walk Park which is to take place on June 3rd. This project is to ra. tk Ior money for Community Park and backing was requested from the Coui Community Park Mayor Cummings reminded the audience that the City had already < z Resolution No. 2948 which establishes matching funds for this pr l and explained that any aid given in this walk would be doubly b( ficial to the Park. Veterans " Mayer Cummings commended Vice-Mayor UeMirjyn and Councilman Sews j Memorial the successful culmination of their efforts with the dedication f` the Veterans ` Memorial . Vice-Mayor DeMir yn stated that in his dedication speech he omi- the words "dedicated to the 'Vietnam veterans and all. their pred� in previous conflicts" . Councilman Sewall commended the Director of Parks on the miracu: appearance of grass and thanked other staff members who had ass: it in this production. 11 CATV" Mrs . Ruth Patton announced that she had submitted her questions ing to CATV in writing as requested. Mayor Cummings stated tha read her presentation and had passed it to Mr, John Wagner and 1 Attorney for evaluation. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS E as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof I May 1.6, 1972 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall., Mayor Ci Deputy City Attorney Sill Brunick ty 'i 1 . Street Vacation No. 61 - Valler pak A artment Cry, "S" of Rivers. t That the request for vacation of the northwesterly 400 feet of it named unimproved 60 foot wide street located northwest of Cypre: Avenue, 300 feet southwest of Redlands Boulevard, be denied bas, the objections of the Public Works Department. At this time, M; Donald Peacher addressed Council with the request that they rev, decision of the Planning Commission. This was discussed at lens related to the possible median strip under consideration for Cy] Avenue, the traffic flow on Cypress ; and the unusually long blo, already high density between Redlands Boulevard and L,aVerne Str, it Following discussion, the matter was unanimously tabled for six to the second Council meeting in July, on motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman Knudsen. i= 2. Tentative Ma - Tract No. 8594 - C-fir Develo went: Com ani __ i It That the tentative map of Tract No. 8594 located between Cypress and Clifton Avenue, 1.50 feet east of San Mateo Street, be appro ject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Commission minutes dated May 9, 1972 . On motion of Councilman vision or puDliQ utility easements at the end of each bulb cul-de-sac. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council, subject further to the removal of large earth-moving equip- ment used on the tract and parked nearby. Commission Review and Approval No. 276 - Paul Bendemire City Manager Merritt read a letter from Mr. Paul Bendemire requesting that curb and sidewalk requirements be deleted from his site plan at the southeast corner of Bonita Street and High Avenue. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this matter was referred to the Advisory Committee. C COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission, on May 11, 1972, the following recommendations were submitted for Council consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 673 , Section 67301, of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Stop northbound traffic on Marion Road at intersection with Fifth Avenue Ution SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 678, Section 67805 . 2, of the Redlands 2952 Traffic Ordinance: is 1. Establish yellow loading zone in front of 719 East Clark Street - Lawn Mower Repair Shop SECTION THREE: Pursuant to Article 679, Section 67909, of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Establish no parking on Clark Street between Redlands Boulevard and Church Street during school hours, 8: 00 A.M. to 5: 00 P.M. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 2952 establishing these changes was unanimously adopted by the City Council. ZION COMMISSION Councilman Miller reported that he and Recreation Director Shirtcliff met with Mrs . A. B. Drake concerning the use of the Redlands Bowl for r summer youth concerts . Mrs . Drake has no objection to the use of the its bowl for the concerts nor to the use of snow fencing to control entry. Mrs . Drake does oppose a specified sum being charged for attendance and depriving entrance to any citizen. The committee is discussing having advance donations . ICATIONS City Manager Merritt announced receipt of an application for license for on-sale beer at Shakey' s . Mayor Cummings announced the City-County Coordinating Committee meet- ing at the Ontario Holiday Inn at 6: 30 P.M. May 18, 1972. Mayor Cummings stressed that this is a very important meeting to consider A--1-----4- -F - --­ ,---.,---1 --,------4- ------4- +-.. ,.--1 --- C!(I A t-. --A On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, R tion No. 2949, a resolution of the City Council rescinding Resol Resolutions No. 2937, which established Redevelopment Survey Area No. 1, was I' No. 2949 No. 29 9 unanimously adopted by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, i Survey tion No. 2950, a resolution of the City Council establishing Red Area Redevelopment Survey Area - an expanded area to provide broader increment revenue, was unanimously adopted . Urban On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Renewal matter of an Urban Renewal Committee for Redevelopment, tabled f Committee j the meeting of February 15, 1.972, which was taken off the table j time, was again tabled to July 18, 1972. ,E City Attorney Taylor presented Resolution No. 2951, a resolution Resolution City Council declaring its intention to establish a pedestrian m No. 2951 the City of Redlands, describing the boundaries of the mall-, and State & the time for public hearing to receive any claims or protests. Fifth Attorney Taylor explained the resolution in detail and it was di Street Improvement at length. Council considered the large number of signatures on Project petition - 80% of the property owners, and commented on the amen �r work that has gone into the preparation of this improvement prof Mayor. Cummings added that groups visiting Redlands have been ver impressed by this project and he believes it has created a great f } of enthusiasm on West State Street. Following discussion, Resol No. 2951 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, ded by Councilman Sewall. f` Former Mayor Waldo Burroughs thanked the Council on behalf of hi ma.ttee and the property owners and stated that the committee won {: on hand to assist until the program is completed as a duality de i ment. i' i Mrs , Nadine Williams , President of the Soroptimist International, thanked for their contribution of signs for a scenic tour of his points of interest within the City of Redlands . This is a 23 mi of 14 points of interest and uses 73 signs . Mrs . Williams thank Public Works Director Shone and Street Superintendent John Donne i their assistance in establishing this tour. A letter over the Mayor' s signature was ordered to express appre i1 for this completed project. Director of Public Works John Shone announced receipt of a lette the Water Quality Control Board announcing approval of the $3 , 31 Clean Water Grant for Wastewater Treatment - Disposal Facilities extending the project date to September 1, 1972. 1490 .c Works over under the rules with second reading set for the next Council .scion meeting. An agreement between the cities of Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands , �l Rialto, and San Bernardino agreeing to furnish aid in coping with ament fires , disasters , or Local emergencies was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMir. yn, with the Mayor authorized to sign in behalf of the City. .ution City Manager Merritt presented a request from Mr. Gill and Mr . Pratt 2953 for annexation of their property located on the east and west sides of Nevada Street south of Interstate 10. Following discussion, on :anon motion of Councilman Sewall_, seconded by Councilman DeMir-jyn, Resolu- 47 tion No. 2953, a resolution of the City Council indicating their intention to annex property to the City of Redlands , Annexation No. 47 ' was adopted by the following roll call vote. AYES : Councilmen DeMir-syn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : None STAIN: Councilman Knudsen S ENT: None City Attorney Taylor reported that he is very close to a settlement with the Patrosso family for the purchase of property necessary for the realignment of the intersection of Fifth Avenue with Highland Avenue. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, secon- ded by Councilman DeMiryn, unanimous approval was given to the Attorney to pay the necessary amount based on the appraisal originally made by the city appraiser. Attorney Taylor recommended that the City accept the settlement offer- ,, ed by the Mersey Company in the recent anti-trust suit against water meter companies , On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Council man DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given, with the Mayor authorized to sign the necessary waiver. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council. adjourned, on motion at 8:40 P.M. Next regular meeting, June 6, 1972. 3 t i; se`M1 t a "� f ,✓% FSA'° mayor of the City of R 'cllards 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0