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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10171972-cc_CCv0002.pdf MIWTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel( Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on October at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager William Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed b± invocation by Bishop Bruford Reynolds of the Church of Jesus Chi Latter Day Saints . The minutes of the regular meeting of October 3 and the special meeting of October 13, 1972, were approved as submitted. BIDS The following bids for a tractor loader with backhoe for the Wal Division were opened and publicly declared in the office of the Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date: Eagle Tractor Company Total $13, 370.86 Riverside, California Trade-in 1, 500.00 Deputy City Attorney Brunick briefly explained to Council the situa- tion arising from the filing by Dill Lumber Company for a temporary injunction against the city in relation to Resolution No. 2951, Inten- .ution tion to Establish a Pedestrian Mall ; and Resolution No. 2980, Intent 2951 to Order Construction - Assessment District 72-1. Attorney Brunick urian recommended that the public hearings be continued to a later date. Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing of the intention to establish a pedestrian mall - Resolution No. 2951. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the hearing on Resolution No. 2951 was continued to January 16, 1973 by AYE votes of all present. ,ution Stating that this the time and place advertised for public hearing on 2980 Resolution No. 2980, Mayor Cummings again opened the meeting as a sment public hearing for this matter. On motion of Councilman Sewall, 'ict seconded by Councilman Miller, public hearing on Resolution No. 2980 was continued to the Council meeting of November 21, 1972 by AYE votes of all present. Copies of the single protest filed at 3: 25 P.M. this date by Attorney Scott Showler in behalf of the Dill family were distributed to the Council and discussed briefly. Resolution No. 2978 set the time for public hearing on Annexation No. 48 for this time and place. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting :anion open as a public hearing on Annexation No. 48. Mr. Richard W. Andersor 48 of 10811 Kansas Street and Mr. Alex Kimm of 10843 Kansas Street, addressed Council with the request that their properties be omitted from the annexation because they felt this is of no value to them as their property is residential and agricultural . Council discussed the matter at length, questioned the reason for these properties being included in the annexation and stated that it was not the wish of the City of Redlands to include any property in an annexation against the owner' s desires . Director of Planning Schindlel explained that the LAFC has specific requirements for approval of annexations and does not permit irregular or jutting boundaries . Following extensive Council discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the staff was directed to re- draw the annexation and resubmit it to the LAFC with the elimination of the Ki mm and Anderson properties. Bance Ordinance No. 1501, an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 1000, 1501 Architectural Review, being advertised for public hearing at this ,tec- time, Mayor Cummings declared the meeting open as a public hearing of this matter. Miss Gertrude Haaum. Chairman of the Housing Commission, addressed ABSENT: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn The meeting was declared open for the fifth time as a public ht for any questions or comments concerning the plans for the ext( Plans for modification of the sewer treatment plant. Mr. John Shone, Dij Sewer Plant Modification of Public Works, introduced Mr. Harvey Hunt of John Carollo Enc who are doing the design for the sewer plant. Mr. Hunt answer( questions and stressed that the Environmental Impact statement been filed with SCAG, LAFC, the State Water Resources Board, al Environmental Protection Agency with no adverse comment. No further comments being forthcoming, the public hearing was closed. Director of Public Works Shone stated that State and I approval to go for bid was expected shortly. ORAL PETITIONS Former Mayor Waldo Burroughs addressed Council speaking for th( town Improvement Committee. He stated that tonight was to hav( milestone in Redlands development with the hearing and anticipi official approval of the State and Fifth Street improvement. I Burroughs summarized the two years ' work; hundreds of man-hour: volunteer time, $18, 000 paid for professional architectural ane engineering drawings, plans and specifications ; re-emphasized 1 agreement was supported by 80% of the property owners involved, the enthusiastic approval of the Chamber of Commerce and Downtc Redlands Association; and was compatible with the Howard E. Cor consortium development. He then described the efforts made by Dill Lumber Company in May and August of 1972 to discredit and the project, and now being made in the filing for an injunction could delay completion of this project for as much as two year: Mr. Burroughs pleaded that: "all interested citizens of Redlax request the Dill Lumber Company and its principals, out of comT cency, to withdraw their injunction and Join with the majority aesthetic and economic betterment of this community. " Following Mr. Burroughs ' presentation, Mayor Cummings expressec chagrin, and frustration at this capricious action through whi( property owner would delay a development of this magnitude and approval. Mayor Cummings stressed the cost, the $500,000 per which another Councilman stated has been drained from the comms and which will continue to be lost due to this delay. He stat( he hoped the city would take counter action in this matter. Council discussed this briefly with the attorney who stated tbi versation had been held with Mr. Dill regarding the submission matter on the basis of a stipulated facts situation. Mr. Dill to this procedure and the attorney expressed hope that this wox reassured that the plans had received scrutiny by all departments , that several public hearings had been held prior to the final approval for this development, and was assured further that perspective at this point of development is difficult and that safety and aesthetics will prevail ultimately. Mrs . Patton again requested a moratorium on apartments. Mr. Wade Walls of 708 Roosevelt Road, urged Council not to give too much consideration to members of his generation who wish to "roll back time" and to give even less consideration to developers who want to change things , build, and move on. Miss Valerie Roberts spoke briefly. :NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Lot Split No. 429 (Revised) - Ralph Woolway That the request of Ralph Woolway for permission to split property located at 737 Clifton Avenue, R-S zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of the various departments. Before Council 's vote, Mr. Woolway requested that no further action be taken on this matter as he desired to sell the rear portion of his property to the owner of the adjacent grove and that the property will continue in grove. Following discussion of the off-site requirements, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the matter was returned to the Advisory Committee for study and recom- mendation. !OMMISSION Councilman Sewall reported that the Park Commission met in Sylvan Park and had an opportunity to view at first hand the problems of the staff. He recommended this procedure to other commissions where feasible. Mayor Cummings commended the good public relations that are being established by Park Director MacKenzie, the staff and the Park Commission through the press . ,C COMMISSION At the Traffic Commission meeting of September 14, 1972, the following recommendation was made for Council 's consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 673, Section 67303 (a) of the ,ution Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 2990 1. Establish four-way stop at the intersection of Tennessee Street Tic and West State Street. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Opposing Proposition No. 14, -which was adopted on motion of Councilman M, Proposition No. 14 seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by AYE votes of all present. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mrs. Gertrude Goodrich, of 1125 East Central Avenue, addressed requesting that a street light be placed on the Edison pole neat home. City Manager Merritt explained to Mrs . Goodrich that the standards and poles which she sees around the city have been in4 either by the developer of the property at the time it was built neighborhood lighting districts. He explained that the city dit install or furnish the light poles. Following further discussic the matter and an explanation to Mrs. Goodrich that waiving the ordinance requirements would involve many light installations or part of the city, the Council decided to review the ordinance ar policies of the city on street lighting. This matter was tablet 60 days on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman I Councilman Miller and Sewall volunteered to meet with staff to a recommendation to be brought at that time. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings read a letter from Mr. Robert Hickok, 228 Lido St requesting waiver of fees and license in connection with curb nt Street to be done by two boy scouts . Following discussion, on motion c Numbers Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval was with the proviso that the boys follow the directions of the Depi of Public Works concerning size and specifications for these nun Councilman Miller brought a request from the National Associatic Letter Carriers concerning the distribution of leaflets, circul2 samples, etc. , by other than the United States Postal Service. was discussed and referred for answer to the legal staff. Resolution Councilman Miller presented Resolution No. 2992, a resolution of No. 2992 City Council urging immediate action to control air pollution wl Air Pollution was adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Counciln Sewall with the Clerk ordered to forward the resolution to the c UNFINISHED BUSINESS The report from the committee concerning the walkway for Redland Boulevard adjacent to Sages was not presented at this time; the tee will look into the matter further. The committee consists c Councilman Sewall, Councilman Miller, Planning Director Schindle Director of Public Works Shone. Resolution Resolution No. 2987, a resolution of the City of Redlands establ No. 2987 fees for sewer system installation, was adopted on motion of Coy; Charges man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller by AYE votes of all it Deeds for the following grant deeds: i-Growth from Dyna-Growth Financial Corporation to the City of Redlands in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 198; -ar, from Farrar, Herrick and Associates to correct a right-of-way in :ick connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 150, by AYE votes of all present. Authorization was given for the transfer of $3,000 from the Unbudgete� ging Funds of the Board of Parking Place Commission to the Parking Place =sign Commission for redesign of the parking lot at Fifth and Citrus. This will establish entry only from Citrus with the exit on Sixth Street. This transfer of funds was approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Sewall seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Call The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on the following two vehicles : One (1) latest model 25, 000 G.V.W. Truck, complete with Dump Body and Hoist One (1) latest model 30, 500 G.V.W. Truck, Cab and Chassis on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Authorization was given to hire the firm of J. M. Montgomery for the :rvoir design of a 5, 000, 000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir to be located at Fifth and Crafton Avenue on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall with AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, authorization was given for the transfer of $350 from Unbudgeted Surplus to Capital Outlay for the purchase of a typewriter for the Receptionist. The increase in cost for the County Museum from $250,000 to $325,000 as the city' s portion in the joint powers agreement was discussed at length as explained by Mr. Merritt. Following consideration, the following motion was made by Councilman Sewall, seconded by Council- man Knudsen and adopted by AYE votes of all present: "In connection with Council minute action on July 5, 1972, approving the creation by the city of a Public Authority under a Joint Powers Agreement with Ity San Bernardino County for the purpose of financing a new County gum Museum, the City Manager is further authorized to enter into an agreement with the County as to the city's maximum share of the Museum construction and site preparation cost. The city' s share shall not exceed $325, 000, plus financing costs . Citrus Investment ' s Incorporated, contribution of $100, 000 for the Museum project shall be deducted from the city' s $325, 000 share of the costs . The city shall not be responsible for providinq any of the Museum furnishings, i C i tyrAXerk dgy6r of the City of ARedlands 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0