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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09191972c-cc_CCv0001.pdf the Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 E3rooKsi e Avenue, on oeptemner r, 1.9, 1972 at : 50 P.M. NT Jack B. Cummings , Mayor � Charles G. DeMirjyn, 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 T None Mayor Cummings welcomed the large audience in attendance in the Council Chambers and explained that the pledge of allegiance and invocation had been held at the Clack Auditorium previously this evening, ?i The minutes of the regular meeting of September 5 and the adjourned I joint meeting with the Redevelopment. Agency on September 6, 1972 were '. approved as submitted. i The following bids for construction of Highland Avenue on a new alignment, improvement of Fifth Avenue on a new alignment, and rea- lignment of Farview Zane were opened and publicly declared in the i office of the City Clerk at 1-0 :00 A.M. this date: Fontana Paving Fontana California Total bid $99, 853. 50 Matich Corporation Colton, California "Fatal bid 96,454.45 Award Riverside Construction Company land. & Riverside, California Total. bid 89, 311, 35 h Aves < Leroy Wilkins San Bernardino, California Total, bid 94, 944. 25 E. L. Yeager Riverside, California Total bid 93 ,858.00 At this time it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the bid of Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $89, 311. 35, being the Lowest bid and meeting all specifications, <i be accepted. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counc lm n DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to the award of this bid to the Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $89, 311 . 35. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Miss Gertrude K gum, Chairman of the Redlands Housing Commission, stated that she had read Mr . DeMirjyn' s article in the paper expres- sing concern over the amount of subsidized housing in San Bernardino County, and had been researching this matter today. Miss lla.gum pre- ;idized rented Mrs . Ann Siracusa of the San Bernardino County Planning R.SL VVLd1L4.114:: .� LG1A111.1...i.bl n.3Go-"'h. 1.4.1AA l,.lI_Ln clJ_ 4.C:.L1A 4..7d1p 11ca.S„1 i x the Dousing Commission for their study. Mr. James L. Knox, of 1467 East Colton, again addressed Council re-presented the matter of a housing tract which is going into b ,i Tract ruptcy at Colton Avenue and Lincoln Street. Mr. Knox stated tha rin now a member of an active committee and offered any help to the San ri.ap cy in preventing this development in his area from going to 235 typ housing, and requested that Council do what they can to prevent j City Attorney "Taylor Mated that the staff has an open mind in t matter and would appreciate being notified of an information th � pp � y group discovers . i PLANNING COMMISSION' RECOMMENDATIONS as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof h September 19, 1972 at 3 .00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cu City Attorney 'Taylor Mayor Cummings stated that the Council was this day embarking up series of meetings, which might be considered most historic and ful in the City of Redlands . �f Council noted that the Planning Commission had unanimously adopt three resolutions pertaining to the Redevelopment Project for th of Redlands . I- 1. Resolution R.P.C. No. 377 - General Plan Amendment No. 16 General Plan Amendment No. 16 presents an amended General Plan f the City of Redlands alone with a General Plan Report on communi ectives, principles, and standards . It is the unanimous recomm, of the Planning Commission that this be adopted by the City Coun i Following very lengthy discussion, and a detailed explanation by Planning Director Schindler, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, se by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 377 was adopted by the City and Resolution No. 2979 setting the public hearing on the adopti General Plan Amendment No. 16 was adopted, with the public heari for October 3 , 1972 . } Mayor Cummings commended Planning Director Schindler and his sta the monumental task of developing a new General Plan and stated the General Plan causes the City to develop its individuality an S facilities for people. He stated that the city is fortunate to one of the finest planning staffs of any city in California. Co also expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission and their cation and assistance in developing this new General Plan. ky Is 2 . Conditional Tose Permit No. 208 - Selected Pro ert nvestments That the request of Selected Property Investments for Condi.tio a Permit to construct a seven-story 313 unit senior citizens hous.i facility on approximately 15 acres of property located on the we of Center Street between State Street and Pine Avenue, R-2 zone, approved. Council discussed this development at great length an motion of Councilman Miller, seconded. by Councilman .Knudsen, Con Use Permit No. 208 was adopted subject to the recommendations of departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated Se� ti11.11C.25.CLt._LVil ..LN;_! U - uv114. 411 That R.P.C. No. 379, a resolution of the Planning Commission recom- mending adoption of I-P and F-P-1 zoning for the property within Annexation No. 48, property located at the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Kansas Street, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 379 was unani- mously adopted by the City Council, and Ordinance No. 1502, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing Zone Change Now 1,50, was given first reading of the title and Laid over under the rules with public hearing set for October 3, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. 4. Pro used tonin for Annexation No. 49 - Zone Chan e No. 15 That R.P.C. No. 380, a resolution of the Planning Commission recom- mending approval of C-M and A-1 zoning for properties within Annexa- tion No. 49, property located on the northeast and southeast rners of Lugonia Avenue and California Street, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution Now 380 was unanimously adopted by the City Council., and Ordinance No. 1503, an ordinance of the City Council for adoption of Zone Chance No. 151, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the, rules with public hearing thereon set for October 3, 1972 at 7 :00 P.M 5. Commission Review andAparoval No. 288 - Glenn. Emmerson The request of Mr. Glenn Emmerson for Commission Review and. Approval was approved by the Planning Commission and no Council action is required. Mr. Emmerson has filed a request that installation of the drainage channel adjacent to the southerly side of his parcel be deferred.; and that he be permitted to sign the improvement, agreement until such time as the whole portion of the channel can be construe- ted in one contiguous contract. Council discussed the matter at length, noted the fact that the adjacent property was in the same ownership, and on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by C"ouncil-- man Miller, unanimously recommEn ded that this matter be considered by the Advisory Board to consider the possibility of the applicabilit of the improvement agreement to this situation. 6. Tract No. 8564 - Joseph P. Lengel Final _,Appjoyak All requirements as outlined in Council, minutes dated April 4, 1972, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Tract. No, 8564. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- mous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Dept. 7 . Conditional Use Permit No. 188 - Zeiner-tic r don_C'oporati ra Time Extension - -- That the request of Zeiner-Higdon Corporation for a time extension of one year, from October 19, 1972 to October 19, 1973, be approved for Conditional Use Permit No. 188, addition to Mobile ;dome Park on the north side of Lugonia Avenue 1.400 feet west of Judson Street. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unani- mous approval was given for this one-year time extension. 8. Conditional Use Permit No. 200 - Citrus Investments lnjq, The Planning Commission at their meeting of 0"une 13, 1972 recommended', approval of C.U.P. No. 200 to permit construction of a Planned Residential Development on four acres of property located on the south side of Highland Avenue between Ramona Drive and Prospect Drive; On dune 20, 1972, Council heard an appeal requesting reversal of this, f recommendation. The Council considered both the appellants and the , NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn S ENT; None J Federall_y Subsidized Housincl s Following the Planning agenda, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn brought the I of what he believed to be a disproportionate amount of subsidize housing being placed in San Bernardino County in comparison to c adjacent counties . He suggested a resolution requesting the Boz Supervisors to file an injunction to delay any further location these houses in San Bernardino County by HUD. Council, discussec matter and spoke of the petition which came to the last Council concerning the position of an entire tract of homes that has gor backruptcy. Mr.. DeMirjyn stated that he felt that was handled k and at a disadvantage to the future occupants because there is r public transportation and there are no job opportunities nearby,. After discussion and expression of some concern at the effectcf an action in relation to other HUD developments within the city, motion of Councilman Sewall , seconded by Councilman Miller, the was referred to the Housing Commission for study, consideration recommendation. Mr . .Fred Ford briefly addressed Council on this matter and urgee industry be attracted in order to provide jobs for these people. Council adjourned at this time to reconvene later this afternoor Redevelo went Budget The City Council of the City of Redlands again convened the aftc of September 19, 1972, after a brief recess to consider the: RedE ment Budget . After explanation by Mr. Wagner, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council authorized the e penditus $11,000.00 from General Fund Unbudgeted Surplus to add to monies already budgeted to make a total of $35, 195.00 available to the Redevelopment agency Budget. PARK COMKISSION Councilman Sewall stated that the Park Commission had appointed Rundles to be student member on the Prospect Park Study CommittE RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Knudsen reported that the Recreation Commission must any new projects and may have to cut back some present projects r lack of funds . He stated that contributions from citizens had a s4 sorbed most of the loss on the Saturday night summer concerts . APPLICATIONS TIONS {«g PETITIONS City Manager Merritt presented a request from the Southern Calif j . . Ra id RaDid Transit District for annrov;-il of a rp.snl ut inn her t-'hp Cri t-v 1.11 t„µ L. ✓ U.L wztA..LCalb'-k:a denied on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen by the following roll. call Grote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen., Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES Councilman Sewall ABSENT: Nene JN I CAT I ONS t Mayer Cummings reported can the change of traffic take-off pattern at Norton, which had been the result of cooperation between Congressman Pettis, the FAA and the Air Farce, and explained why there still craft seems to be considerable airplane noise over Redlands . He stated that Redlands is in the pattern landings at Ontario Airport, and that;,, a Letter has gone to the FAA requesting that the planes approaching Ontario Airport by flying over Redlands be required to fly at an altitude of 5, 000 feet, which will lessen the noise somewhat. "Following brief discussion, Council concurred in requesting that Mr. Shone ask for suggestions from a northside PTA in order to deter mine where the $10, 000 budgeted for sidewalks on the north side should be spent. Council wishes the installation of sidewalks to be in an area where children will use them in walking to school. Consideration of a resolution commending the Emergency Employment Apt of 1971 was referred to staff for recommendation. al.ution On September 20, Norton Air Force Base will celebrate the 25th 2082 anniversary of the United States Air Force, and Mayor Cummings would Force like a resolution appropriate .for the occasion. Resolution No. 2982, 1' iversary congratulating Norton Air Force Base, was unanimously adopted can motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention notice of applica- tion for license for on-sale Meer at Frisb:ie ' s Pizza, 120 East State Street. Councilman Sewall briefly reported on an environmental meeting at 11 C SCAG and urged that the Council support this regional form of government . NIS IED BUSINESS evelop-- On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Mil.l_er # t Agency Council unanimously adopted the funding agreement between the City ding of Redlands and the Redlands Redevelopment Agency. BUSINESS City Attorney 'Taylor described the availability of 1011 Improvement Act for the purpose of developing city improvements and recommended establishment of procedures to finance the Pedestrian Mall by this method. Following discussion, and the presentation of necessary h\7 Arra i tect Clare Day. who is doing they work for the mall, "". Redlands ordering the filing of estimate, plans, specifications i 1911 lm-- district map for certain street improvements along certain strei pavement Assessment. District No. 72-1, was unanimously adopted on motion Ack Councilman Sewall., seconded by Councilman Miller. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Manager Merritt stated that six weeks ago a consortium mad, presentation to the City Council concerning development of a foi are in the central business district. This was expanded and is a six-block area bounded by Redlands Boulevard, Orange Street, I Citrus Avenue and Eureka Street. Manager Merritt described a s. agreement between the City Council and Howard Se Wright Constru( t Company, E. M. Schaffram and. Company, and toward E. Connor. Mr spelled out the stages in detail and stated that at the end of s Consortium stage through stage 3 the Council will have the opportunity to Agreement the subsequent stage. Mr. den Brown of Col.dwell, Danker and Co addressed Council, and Mr. Howard Connor explained the agreemen- IY detail and answered Council questions . Mr. Bob Bulot of Stone Youngberg also briefly spoke. Mr. Robert Hill also briefly add.: Council., stating that he believed this to be a good. agreement. Lowing this presentation, comments from the floor, and an e,xplal is by Mayor Cummings that the contract had been studied by a commis six business men, this agreement as presented was unanimously al on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, i` the Mayor and. City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the Ci- NEW BUSINESS R. solutior On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMiryn, No. 298.3 Resolution No. 2983, a resolution of the City Council urging th( Patton State State of California to keep Patton State Hospital in operation Hospital unanimously adopted® CITY MANAGERr 1971 The annual city audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971 r Audit this year by Eadie and Payne, was presented and unanimously acc( Report ;z on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall 4. imous approval was given to the purchase of property at 1.1 Uran7 Property This is property in the primary area north of Redlands Bowl whic Purchase City will ultimately develop for Civic Center purposes . Authori was given for the expenditure of the total of $10, 037 .00, $9, 00( �r of which is purchase price and $1, 087. 00 repairs, funds to come Unbudgeted Surplus . C Grant Deeds City Manager Merritt was authorized to execute the certificates acceptance for the following grant deeds : i' From Herman and Norma N_ Fu11_arabe to the C itv of Redlands in c c e minutes of Mill Creek: Water; authorization of payment at the rate of r $6, 000 per hour, and issuance of water credit at the rake of 155 its inches for one hour, in connection with. Tract No. 8564, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. In connection with the realignment of Fifth Avenue, from Julius V. Patrosso to the City of Redlands , from Georgia Patrosso to the City h of Redlands ; from Plaza Properties to the City of Redlands ; from ue County Flood Control to the Cita of Redlands ; and from Sylvan and. Priscilla Shulman and Frances Ross to the City of Redlands, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller , surer unanimous approval was given to authorization to the City Treasurer Car for the capital outlay of $2, 200 to replace the 1955 Chevrolet presently used by the City Treasurer' s office. Unanimous approval was given, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, per -- seconded by Councilman Sewall, to authorize purchase of a sweeper rtment with thatcher and trailer for the Park Department, in the amount of $4, 210.00, from Park. Department capital outlay. �i On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, ge unanimous approval was given to the closing of Highland Avenue betweel e Marion Road and Roosevelt Road on Saturday, September 23 between y 10:00 A.M. and 4: 00 P.M. for the holding of the Redlands Jaycees Orange Crate Derby for boys and girls . Council unanimously authorized City Manager Merritt to be absent on vacation from September 25 through October 9, 1.972. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee, There being no further business , Council adjourned, on motion, to an � adjourned regular meeting on September 26, 1972 at 7: 30 A.M. Next regular meeting, October 3, 1.972. T: erk `� ayor of the City .m Redl :ends 0-0-0-0-0-0--0-0--0--0