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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06201972-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on June 20, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M, Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M , PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S. Sewall, Councilman R. P , Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Grant Sims, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Father Augustine McKeogh of El Carmelo Retreat Hou The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1972# were approve submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on 0 iance hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1491 was adopted, with 1491 :rival waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following roll call votei AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Cummings COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the Traffic Commission meeting of June 8, 1972, the following recom- mendation was made for Council consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 675, Section 67501a of the Redlands -ution Traffic Ordinance: 2957' 1. Establish one-way traffic westbound from Tennessee Street to Kansas Street on frontage road north of the railroad tracks and running parallel to West State Street. After an explanation of this matter by Councilman Sewall, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 2957, establishing the recommended change, was adopted by AYE votes of all present. IG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held June 20, 1972 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Knudsenj Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick Absent; Jack B . Cummings, Mayor R.P.C. No. 370 - Zone Change No. 145 - Henrie &. Henrie That R.P.C. No. 370, a resolution of the Planning commission for adop- tion of Zone Change No. 145 - a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District to R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District for 4.28 acres of property located at 1112-1120 East Lugonia Avenue, be approved Council approved R.P.C. No. 370 and introduced Ordinance No. 1495, an ordinance of the City of Redlands to establish Zone Change No. 145, gave first reading of the title and laid the ordinance over under the rules with public hearing set for July 5, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. Zone Change No. 146 - Kenneth B. -Hin8vark At its meeting of June 13, 1972, the Planning Commission recommended denial of Zone Change No. 146 as this application did not meet the conditions set forth in Section 51.01-d of ordinance 1000. The appli- cant has filed an appeal from the Commission denial of this zone change and Council sets the public hearing for July 5, 1972 at 7:00 P.M Mr. Sewall entered the chambers at this time. Conditional Use Permit No. 199 - Citrus Investments, Inc. That the request of Citrus Investments, Inc. for a conditional use per- mit to operate a citrus sales stand in conjunction with Griswold' s Restaurant located on the northeast corner of Parkford Drive and Marshall Street be denied in that it is not in conformity with the intent and appearance of the Griswold' s complex. Mr. Donald Wilcott addressed Council with a request that this denial be reversed. He showed picture*r of the planned construction and stated that due to the recent change of ordinance, his firm had anticipated the Commission and the Council would approve this project. The pur- pose, the appearance, and the location of such a stand was discussed at length. Possible downgrading of the Griswold area in appearance was recommendations of all departments and amended Planning Departn recommendation 2-a, control gate be deleted entirely; 2-b, vehi storage area and craft building to be deleted from the plan; 2- delete. At this time, Council considered an appeal requesting reversal approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 200, signed by Raymond E and Mary Kay Shirk, and other names on an attached list, for tI. reason that the subdivision of cluster apartments or condominiv not conform to the appearance of the established area and reque reference to letters submitted to the Planning Commission pert8 to the same subject dated June 12 and 13 . At this time, Mr- Raymond P. Blair, appellant, of 430 West HigI. Avenue addressed Council. He objected to the wall, stated that traffic ingress and egress would be hazardous, questioned the I of the drainage from the property to be developed, expressed cc for noise and nuisance and added that he considered it an incor regard to the residents of the community. He requested that tr matter be tabled at this time for study and added that Mrs. Shi given her permission to object to this development. Edwin Allen, of 1141 Ramona Drive, questioned the drainage and assured by Mr. Van Roekel that the city requirements would be a to by the developers and that under subdivision ordinance, the would not be allowed to flow to the adjoining property. Mr. Joseph Aiello, of 1125 Ramona Drive, stressed the very excl nature of the area, expressed satisfaction with the orange groN in existence on the questioned property, and stressed the fact the birds sing. Leonard Taylor of 180 West Highland, stated that he believed tI development out of context with the environment. Doris Brose of 35 West Highland, stated that water already runs from the Blair property to her property and was very concerned additional run-off from the development property. She also que the traffic increase. David Cotton of 227 Prospect Drive explained the planning aspec Conditional Use Permits and expressed his disagreement with the development in this respect. Also speaking was Mrs. Helen Blair of 430 West Highland. Applicant, Mr. Donald Wilcott, explained the reasons for choosi PRD concept rather than developing on the ten lots which were a ten years ago; and for which the access onto Highland Avenue, a foot street width, was required. Mr. Wilcott explained that tl property will be developed one way or the other. Mr. Robert Van Roekel, architect for applicant, explained that signed statements of approval from the owners of the property a the street approach and the corner abutting properties. Mr. Va Roekel was interrupted numerous times during his presentation, answering completely and courteously. After further comments from the floor, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn clod public discussion, and Council discussed the matter at length. Gilman Sewall ' s move to table received no second. Vice Mayor r expressed dissatisfaction with the PRD development for the real it does increase density, the other Councilmen spoke favorably plan. Councilman Sewall explained the advantages of the PRD. Followi ther discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Cc man Sewall, the matter was tabled to the second meeting in Sept by the following roll call vote; at the suggestion of Mr. Wilcc AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES-:- Vice Mayor. DeMirjyn request by the Plymouth Village Association for waiver of business license for their Festival of Nations was approved by AYE votes of all present. ECATIONS Resolution No. 2958, a resolution of the City of Redlands supporting elution the City of Riverside in its appeal to Governor Reagan for action at 2958 the State level on smog, was approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Councilman Knudsen requested that the following statement which he read to Council be made a minute note: "l. The Citrus-State street improvements west of the La-Z-Boy Chair Company and along the Gill Mobile Home Plant were com- pleted approximately one month ago. "2. Mr. Gill has paid in full his share of the costs. "3 . The La-Z-Boy improvements, which we were told necessitated a special Council meeting in order to get the road completed on time, are still under construction and it will be some time before they will be completed and before there is a full need for this road. "4. There is no right-of-way dedicated for the extension of this road to the east nor to the west. If this road is to be continued, it will be necessary for the City to acquire the necessary right-of-way from the Telephone Company and others. "I point out that Mr. Gill gave the right-of-way free of charge to the City. " Upon the request of Chief Graefe and the recommendation of the City Manager, Officer L. R. Housley received commendation for his immediate Sndation comprehension of a situation, his quick thinking and knowledge of first ger kid, which prevented death by drowning of a small boy on Sunday, May Ley 28. Officer Housley administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and external heart massage before and ftring the time the child was taken to the hospital. (on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Coun- cilman Sewall. ) ;HED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1492, an ordinance approving the annexation of Annexa- tion District No. 46 to the City of Redlands, was given second reading Lnance of the title and adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance 1492 �xation in full, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall 46 by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Cummings Ordinance No. 1493, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Ordinance City of Redlands granting Roscoe Deaton a franchise to operate F No. 1494 ger-carrying vehicle over, along, and upon the streets of Redlan Bus was interrupted by accusations and recriminations. Following tb Franchise the ordinance was discussed, modified, given first reading of th and laid over under the rules with second reading set for the me of July 5, 1972. Councilman Miller read Resolution No. 2960, a resolution of the Resolution Council establishing guidelines concerning absences from advisor No. 2960 Meetings missions and boards. Following discussion, this resolution was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman with AYE votes of all present. Councilman Sewall read Resolution No. 2961, which establishes RE Resolution Rent-A-Kid Week and urges all citizens to help to find jobs to i No. 2961 Rent-A-Kid young people constructively during the summer. This resolution adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Sewa seconded by Councilman Miller. CITY MANAGER City Manager Merritt explained each fund in the budget in detail cluding the tax increase necessitated by the various 'Eunds. He mended tentative approval of the following funds: General, Libi Park and Street Trees, Recreation, Retirement, and Sewer Fund, sv to receipt of the 1972-73 tax information in August. Councilman Knudsen ' s motion to adopt the above funds with deleti the $7,800 for Administrative Assistant from the General Fund wa Budget amended by Councilman DeMirjyn, who added deletion of the Sewer 1972-73 Councilman DeMirjyn' s amendment was not seconded. He then secor Mr. Knudsen's motion. This motion failed by the following roll vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall ABSENT: Mayor Cummings Council discussed the intern program generally as it had appliec Redlands in the past; and the position of Administrative Analyst the City Manager' s department past and present. The City Manage a detailed explanation of the duties and achievements of the pre intern, who is serving as Administrative Analyst. Councilman SE explained the Coro Foundation System of internship for young col graduates. Council also discussed points of view concerning the need for ar rienced redevelopment specialist. A motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, tc approve the 1972-73 Budget as requested failed by the following r-n1I unfia- Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, to give tentative approval to those funds requiring tentative approval, with the exception of the General Fund, and final approval to those requiring final approval, passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: Mayor Cummings Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick explained to the Council the possible ensuing complications relating to employees in the event the budget is not approved. The Council further discussed the General Fund and the Administrative Analyst. Following lengthy discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the General Fund was given tentative approval as presented, with the stipulation that the position of Administrative Analyst will be resolved on or before October 1, 1972. Motion passed by four AYE votes. Councilman Miller requested that this matter be considered on the agenda of the first meeting in August. Resolution No. 2956, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing Lution a salary schedule and compensation plan for two segments of city em- 2956 ployees, reflecting the changes in the budget and taking into consid- ries eration the two memoranda of understanding as relates to miscellaneous and fire employees, was adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by AYE votes of all present. The police employees were not included in this resolution. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council will go on record as commending Mr. Chuck Holcombe on the beautifica- tion of the old Gill property. His imagination in upgrading the down- town area was stressed. City Manager Merritt reported on a study of the possibility of locating the County Museum at the Orange Tree area, and read a letter from Mr. Covington, County Administrative Officer, which explained the use of ly joint power financing, and outlined the expected cost and probable in- IM come for the museum. Council discussed the offer of $100, 000 plus land for the museum as made by Mr. Wilcott of Citrus Investments . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman ,Miller, Council authorized the study by Stone and Youngberg of the feasibility of entering into a joint powers finance agreement with the County, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, the it Deed City Manager was authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance on Anez behalf of the City to accept a grant deed for street and alley right- of-way from Jesus C. and Candida R. Martinez in connection with a build Lee or Uesign UZ all or any Pdr'L or rile 5eleul_ 5yti-Ltmt Willu" %_UJ Engineering Company designs for the City. on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, 1 Conservation City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement between the Agreement of Redlands and the Redlands-Highlands-Yucaipa Soil Conservatiol trict, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, i was given to the expenditure of $2,000.00 for the purpose of ins Police reserve police officers for false arrest in the same amount thal Insurance regular officers are insured. At the same time approval was gil the raise in hourly charge for public-private police coverage ii amount of $6.00/hour rather than $5.30/hour, which amount will I half of the $2,000.00 necessary each year for this insurance, b5 votes of all present. The request of the YWCA to be permitted to use the Little Green transporting retarded children to Sylvan Park for swim classes I Bus times a week for four weeks during the summer was approved on mc Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, by AYE votes present. Resolution No. 2962, a resolution of the City of Redlands reque.; Resolution federal monies for the rehabilitation of Sylvan Pool complex, wz No. 2962 Federal adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Grant by AYE votes of all present. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance tee. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:10 P.M. adjourned regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 28, at P.M. in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue. Next regular meeting, July 5, 1972. _ 0A ATTEST: #1C ff_;a_y01VofJt 7edlandi V2.2= .; CW Ilerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0