HomeMy WebLinkAbout07051972-cc_CCv0002.pdf'ES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on July 5,
1972 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M.
,NT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman
Sam S . Sewall, Councilman
Ralph 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 Reverend Ronald Camplin of the Westside Church of Christ .
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 20 and the adjourned
regular meeting of June 28, 1972 were approved as submitted.
Before bringing the first order of business, Mayor Cummings announced
that due to the large audience participation this evening there would
be a five-minute recess following consideration of the salary request
of the Redlands Police Officer Association to accommodate anyone
wishing to leave and new arrivals who may be unable to find seats.
Mayor Cummings stated that the Council had agreed after nearly three
Mr. Cummings stated that a salary survey has not been made in Ri
for a decade; and that some police positions are low as compare(
other cities, and-,presented the following general proposals:
(1) Council should instruct the Manager to retain a recognized
specializing in classification and position alignment to bo
and complete a survey by October 15, 1972, to compare with
of similar size, economic base and labor resources.
(2) Council should agree that a one-step increase - approximato
five percent - plus cost of benefits, be a reasonable incro
for the first six months of fiscal year 1973.
(3) Council should increase all applicable Police personnel an
tional two and one-half percent on December 16, 1972.
(4) As the staff negotiating team finds the upper echelons of
Fire Department to be low, the Council should agree to rai.,
applicable Fire Department personnel, with the exception oi
men and Fire Prevention Inspectors, two and one-half perces
fective December 16, 1972.
(5) Council to review the classification survey immediately up(
Resolution completion and discuss its implications as these relate to
NO. 2965 jobs within the city.
Police
Salaries (6) Council has agreed for some time with the San Bernardino Cc
Taxpayers ' survey that the Police Department is too heavill
staffed at the upper echelons, and that cuts are necessary
order to free funds for use in the lower echelons.
Mayor Cummings then stated that the City now has a frugal budges
many businesses and public agencies are making personnel cuts, I
the City must live within a balanced budget, that the City cannc
all necessary changes in one year, expressed hope for improvemei
the years ahead, and presented Resolution No. 2965 which will it
ment these recommendations .
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyl
Resolution No. 2965, a resolution of the City of Redlands estab'
a salary schedule and compensation plan for city employees was i
imously adopted by the City Council.
Attorney Stephen Silver asked if the resolution included a raise
police employees which was requested for 1973. Mayor Cummings 1
that this was not included.
City Manager Merritt explained that Resolution No. 2965 include(
two and one-half percent raise for fire personnel above the ran)
Firemen and Fire inspector which in the Memorandum of Understanc
was agreed to go into effect on June 16, 1973, but instead woulc
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for Council to hear the appeal filed by Mr. Ralph DeMarco, requesting
Council reversal of the Planning Commission denial of Zone Change 146,
made at the Planning Commission meeting of Tune 13, 1972.
Mr. Ralph DeMarco, of Orange, California, described proposed Fashion
Mall which his firm would develop on approximately 36 acres of pro-
perty located on the west side of Interstate Freeway 10 between Cy-
press Avenue and Palm Avenue upon approval of the zone change by the
al - City Council. He described the economic studies, the traffic studies,
al of the consideration of other possible locations, both east and west of
Change
146 this site; described the economic advantages to the city, the number
of jobs projected and the sales and property taxes expected to be pro
duced. Mr. DeMarco also briefly described interviews with the neigh-
bors and property owners. Mr. Russell F. Priebe of Santa Monica spok
briefly on the redevelopment project in Pomona, stating that the
trend in downtown development is financial and professional. Mr.
William Engle, vice president of the Harris Company, briefly reviewed
Harris ' s years of business in Redlands and stated that Harris is
committed to remain in Redlands as long as it is possible to obtain
a location from which to serve. In closing, Mr. DeMarco urged that
Council approve the zone change and stated that the property cannot
be held indefinitely.
Mr. ,Jay Watkins, president of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, ad-
dressed Council with a resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of
the Chamber of Commerce in opposition to the proposal. The Chairman
of the Downtown Redlands Development section of the Chamber of Com-
merce, Mr. W. Eugene Malone, of 1480 Ridge Street, read a prepared
statement in opposition. Speaking against were: Daren Flippin of
817 Birch Court; Mr. Carl Doss, Chairman of the Downtown Committee of
Redlands Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Tim Pearce of 521 Lime Street and
Mrs . Ronald Mitchell, of 808 Lytle Street.
Mr. Earl Capel, of 405 East State Street, explained an offer to ad-
just the location of the required wall, at the suggestion of property
owners, to increase the separation between homes and the development.
Mr. Chuck Furan, of 108 West Highland, summarized past efforts to
support downtown Redlands, pointed out the conversion of the Plaza
development away from commercial use, and requested Council to sup-
port the zone change. Also speaking in behalf was Mr. Lowell Wells.
There being no further comments from the floor, the public hearing
was declared closed. Stating that the majority of the people he had
contacted did not wish the development in their area, Mr. DeMirjyn
moved to deny the request for zone change. Stating that Redlands has
been working a long time of redevelopment, and must get to work even
Change 145 - a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) District to
2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District for 4. 28 acres of la
located at 1112-1120 East Lugonia Avenue, Mayor Cummings declare
meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments c
cerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hear
closed, and on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council
Sewall, Ordinance No. 1495 was adopted, with waiver of the readi
the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Knudsen reminded Council and the audience of the firs
urday night family musical in Redlands Bowl. He stated that the
People" are a very talented group and that he believes this prec
setting situation will be a challenge to these gifted entertaine
City Manager Merritt brought notice from the Alcoholic Beverage
Board of an application for off-sale beer. and wine license for S
Brothers Market.
Council requested that minute notice be made of the receipt of s
hundred communications, written and vocal, during the past few w
Mayor Cummings requested permission to be out of the state on Un
business for the next meeting.
Council was reminded of the July 11 meeting with the Planning Co
on Redevelopment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 1494, an ordinance of the City of Redlands grantin
Ordinance bus franchise to Roscoe Deaton, was given second reading of the
No. 1494 and adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilm
Bus Mirjyn, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, by
Franchise following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cum
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Merritt summarized the explanation of Stone and You
of the procedure for creation of a Public Authority under a Join
Agreement between San Bernardino County and the City of Redlands
provide financing for a new county museum to be located on the
Tree" property at California Street and Interstate 10 Freeway.
Merritt again spoke of the $100,000 cash and five acres of land
donated by the developers of "Orange Tree" and added that it is
recommendation of Stone and Youngberg that these contributions b
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ity Mr. Donald Wilcott informed Council that in the event the museum is
Mm located on the "Orange Tree" property, request will be made for an-
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its nexation to the City of Redlands.
gement on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, unan-
imous Council approval was given, to creation by the City of a Public
Authority under a Joint Powers Agreement with San Bernardino County
for the purpose of financing a new
county museum, with further
authorization of placing in -escrow �
of the financial contributions
and land donation, .and with the City Manager authorized to notify the
County of San Bernardinp of this action. i
ointments The following commission appointments were unanimously made by the
City Council, with letters of appreciation and notices of appontmentll
to be sent
a.,rk o issi n - E. R. Fisher and Tirso Serrano reappointed on mo-
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tion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller.
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A rt visor Board - Richard A. Mulligan reappointed, and Col.
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Joseph Stuart appointed on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by
Councilman DeMirjyn.
Person eldviaorBoard - Reverend John Foerster appointed to com- `
plete Reverend Suttne:r's term on motion of Councilman Knudsen, sec- t
onded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
Recreation Co lemon - Councilman Miller reappointed on motion of
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. (Councilman
Miller abstains)
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&Ap_jAS Co sissi;on John Rundles, Chairman Gertrude Hagum, and
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Mrs . Emilie Pe:renchio reappointed on motion of Councilman Miller, !
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Mrs.. Anita Dimery appointed to
complete lete Mr. Walter Bowdry"s term, on motion of Councilman Sewall, !""
seconded by Councilman Miller.
lanai Co lesion - Mr. John R. Melcher appointed to complete Mr.
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Joseph Prendergast's term on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded byEfi
Councilman DeMirjyn.
Mayor Cummings stated that there is still an opening on the Airport
Advisory Board, that. Council will accept recommendations for the s
Public Works Commission, and that Council will meet again on ap-
pointments at a personnel session the first meeting in August. s
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn,
l,uti.on Resolution No. 2963., a resolution of the City Council setting the
2963 V
public hearing for Annexation No. 47 for August 15, 1972, was adopted Il
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
Position on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall,
Classifi- City Manager was authorized to secure a position classification
cation
alignment survey, to be completed by October 15, 1972.
Councilman DeMirjyn moved that the Gateway development, tabled c
Gateway November 16, 1971 be removed at this time. Councilman Miller mc
Development that the matter be taken off the table on December 1 . The two n
were discussed at length. Councilman Miller then seconded Counc
DeMirjyn' s motion. Councilman Miller moved to amend the motior
table the matter to December 1. Councilman Sewall seconded Cour
Miller's motion. The motion to leave the matter on the table ur
December carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER
Resolution Resolution No. 2966, a resolution of the City of Redlands opposi
No. 2966 installation of electrical demand meters, was unanimously adoptE
Opposing motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, wi
Meters City Manager authorized to make appropriate distribution.
Easement On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudser
To Edison easement from the City of Redlands to the Southern California Ed
Company Company to provide new electrical service to the Highland Avenue
pumping plant was approved, with the Mayor and City Clerk authoi
to execute the document in behalf of the City of Redlands.
Grant The City Manager was authorized to execute the certificates of z
Deeds ceptance in behalf of the City on the following grant deeds:
To the City from Ralph A. and Margaret R. Woolway for street ric
Woolway way purposes in connection with Lot Split No. 429, on motion of
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller.
To the City from Mibailo Puric for alley right-of-way in connect
Puric with building permit, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded
Councilman Knudsen.
Bid Call On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Disposal City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on one truck- c
Trucks chassis , and three trucks with disposal bodies as budgeted in tI
1972-73 budget.
For information, City Manager Merritt announced that Mr. John Sr
had been appointed by the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors, t
with Mayor Hayes of Montclair, to represent the viewpoint of the
of the County on the newly created 19-member County Economic Dev
ment Committee for the overall economic development plan.
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:NG COMMISSIONRECOMMENDATIONS
as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held
July 5, 1972 at 3:00 P.M.
Presents Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudson, Miller, Sewall, Mayor r
Cummings; City Attorney Taylor
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Conditional Use Permit -. hod a Unified Soso 1 District
That the request of the Redlands Unified School District for a Con-
ditional Use permit in an E zone_ to permit construction of a school,
district warehouse and maintenance facilities on approximately 5h
acres of property located can tha east side of Church Street south of
the Mill Creek Zanj:4, and. 1nterstate _ 10, be approved subject to the
recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission>>
minutes dated June 27, 1 9'72 - Cry 'motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, sec-
onded by Councilman Knudsen,, thla recommendation of the Planning
Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
2. N 0 Mussel Dowell Fines,Avor
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All, requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated March 21, 1972
having been complied with, - it is, the recommendation of the: Planning
Department that final approval be given to Lot Split No. 430. On If
motion of Councilman Miller, second44 by Councilman Knudsen, the
recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved by �
the City Council.
3. ~bra t No. S "8 - *I-Mock & Associates - Final A22govaLl �
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 18, 1972f'
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning "i
Department that final approval be given for Tract No. 8506. on motiont
of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommen-
dation of the Planning Department was unanimously adopted by the City
Council.
4. Tract No. 5473 - bera ns, "` rove l
All requirements as outlined in couAcil minutes darted November 2,
1.971, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the
Planning
Department that final approval be given for Tract No. 8473.
on motion of Co° ncilm ,n. Deftirjyn, , seconded by Councilman Miller, this
recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously adopted by
the City Council.
a ed Planning Director Schindler presented a map outlining the boundary of
of the zone of influence betweenelands and San. Bernardino as proposed
a nce by San Bernardino, and stated that, the line runs essentially through
larioa the middle of the Santa Ana Wash. Advantages and disadvantages of
this as a zone of influence: boundary were discussed; the difficulty
in making weter 'service available to' residents across they Santa Ana,
the potential prime residential area located on the Bench. Following
discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
DeMirjyn, the Council expressed its appreciation to Planning Director
Schindler for the information on this matter and stated it will con-
tinuo to be Informed of developments in the area with interest.
Planning Director Schindler also presented a second map proposed by
the Yucaipa Valley Water District. Following consideration, on motion'v
ipa of Councilman DeXirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council moved
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