HomeMy WebLinkAbout05161972-cc_CCv0002.pdf S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on May 16, 1972
at 7: 00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. , Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M.
T Jack B. Cummings, Mayor
Charles G. DeMizjyn, Vice Mayor
Chresten 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 . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the
invocation by Mayor Jack B. Cummings.
Mayor Cummings at this time announced the retirement from the Planning
Commission of Mr. Joseph S. Prendergast following sixteen years ser-
vice on the Commission. Mayor Cummings described the many hours of
assistance and support given to the City by the Planning Commissioners
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.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1972 were approved as
submitted.
HEARING
This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordi-
ance nance No. 1489, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing zon-
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ABSENT: None
ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr . Jeff Nevins addressed Council to announce the Walk for Comm,
Walk Park which is to take place on June 3rd. This project is to ra.,
For money for Community Park and backing was requested from the Cour
Community
Park Mayor Cummings reminded the audience that the City had already
Resolution No. 2948 which establishes matching funds for this p.,
and explained that any aid given in this walk would be doubly bi
ficial to the Park,
Veterans ' Mayor Cummings commended Vice-Mayor DeMirjyn and Councilman Sewi
Memorial the successful culmination of their efforts with the dedication
the Veterans ' Memorial.
Vice-Mayor DeMirjyn stated that in his dedication speech he omit
the words "dedicated to the Vietnam veterans and all their predi
in previous conflicts" .
Councilman Sewall commended the Director of Parks on the miracu."
appearance of grass and thanked other staff members who had ass.
in this production.
CATV Mrs. Ruth Patton announced that she had submitted her questions
ing to CATV in writing as requested. Mayor Cummings stated that
read her presentation and had passed it to Mr. John Wagner and
Attorney for evaluation.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof I
May 16, 1972 at 3: 00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Ci
Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick
1 . Street Vacation No. 61 - Valley Oak Apartment Co. "B" of Rivers;
That the request for vacation of the northwesterly 400 feet of i
named unimproved 60 foot wide street located northwest of Cypre.,
Avenue, 300 feet southwest of Redlands Boulevard, be denied baso
the objections of the Public Works Department. At this time, K
Donald Peacher addressed Council with the request that they revs
decision of the Planning Commission. This was discussed at len(,
related to the possible median strip under consideration for Cy)
Avenue; the traffic flow on Cypress ; and the unusually long blo4
already high density between Redlands Boulevard and LaVerne Stri
Following discussion, the matter was unanimously tabled for six,
to the second Council meeting in July, on motion of Councilman I
seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
2. Tentative Map - Tract No. 8594 - C-Y Development Company
That the tentative map of Tract No. 8594 located between Cypress
and Clifton Avenue, 150 feet east of San Mateo Street, be appro,
ject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in I
Commission minutes dated May 9, 1972 . On motion of Councilman I
vision or punlic utility easements at the end or 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.
TION COMMISSION
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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
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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
NO. 2949 unanimously adopted by the City Council.
No. 2950
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
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
the meeting of February 15, 1972, which was taken off the table
time, was again tabled to July 18, 1972.
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 amou
work that has gone into the preparation of this improvement prof
Mayor Cummings added that groups visiting Redlands have been vex
impressed by this project and he believes it has created a great
of enthusiasm on West State Street. Following discussion, Resol
No. 2951 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller,
ded by Councilman Sewall.
Former Mayor Waldo Burroughs thanked the Council on behalf of hi
mittee and the property owners and stated that the committee wou
on hand to assist until the program is completed as a quality de
ment.
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
their assistance in establishing this tour.
A letter over the Mayor's signature was ordered to express appre
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 over under the rules with second reading set for the next Council
.c Works
_ssion meeting.
An agreement between the cities of Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands,
11 Rialto, and San Bernardino agreeing to furnish aid in coping with
�ment fixes, disasters, or local emergencies was unanimously adopted on
motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, 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
ration motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolu-
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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 DeMirjyn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES : None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen
ABSENT: 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 DeMirjyn, 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 Hersey 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.
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