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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0206_CCv0001.pdf;S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on February 6, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. IT 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Howard G. Skinner of the First Assembly of God Church. Mayor Cummings at this time announced the retirement of Mr. Rosalio .ficate Prieto following twenty years service in the City Water Department. :dation Mayor Cummings called Mr. Prieto to the podium and presented him with a certificate of appreciation of loyal service. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 16 and the adjourned E. L. Yeager Construction Co. , Inc. I Riverside, California Total Bid $14,322.36 At this time it is the recommendation of the Department of Public that as the proposed bids far exceed the budgeted amount, all bi( rejected, the specifications redrawn and readvertised. On motioi Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, the bids for walk installation were rejected and rebid was authorized. PUBLIC HEARINGS This time and place was designated for the public hearing on the tablishment of a pedestrian mall in the City of Redlands by Reso.' No. 2951 as amended. City Attorney Taylor reviewed the law suit filed by the Dill Fam.- to prevent the city from proceeding under the pedestrian mall la` Resolution 1960 and also to prevent the use of The 1911 Act for the necessai No. 3023 City Attorney Taylor stated that there is a court order from the Pedestrian proscribing the city from proceeding with the public hearing. M] Mall Taylor then presented Resolution No. 3023 which amends Resolutioi 2951 as amended, in regards to the painting referred to in the of resolution and resets the public hearing for 90 days hence; that 16th of May. Members of the Council expressed concern and regret that one cit: could delay a program which is desired by 85% of the property owi within the development area and unanimously adopted Resolution N( on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Former Mayor Waldo Burroughs addressed Council briefly; sumnaxiz( work already done on the mall development ; stated that $18,000 hi already been spent on architectural and engineering plans, urged Council to proceed with all possible haste and offered the servic the committee and property owners to expedite this matter in any possible. Chamber President Carl Doss reiterated the Chamber ' s support of I project and regreted the travesty of justice which one individual make. Mayor Cummings stated that this was the most frustrating experier his nine years on the city Council. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Stan Byer of the Grayback Council of the Boy Scouts of Americ invited the Councilmen to participate in the Lincoln Pilgrimage t held on February 7, 1973 at 9:45 a.m. Mr. Drew Breazile addressed Council with a request for permissior operate a pony ride business on the corner of Center and State St Mr. Breazile was requested to apply for permission with the Planr ling Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular _ng thereof held on February 6, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. ?nt: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick 1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 214 - William Sternfeld That the request of William Sternfeld for conditional use permit to con- struct a 42-unit condominium on approximately three acres of property lo- cated between Stillman Avenue and Sylvan Boulevard, 130 feet east of Grove Street, R-2 zone, be approved. Councilman Sewall moved for approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 214 subject to: (1) the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 23, 1973; (2) the conditions placed thereon by the Architectural Advisory Commission; (3) the applicant' s map as amended by Planning Department; and (4) the filing of a covenant to relinquish the Sylvan Boulevard property when necessary. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller. The matter was further discussed and Councilman Knudsen moved to amend the motion to include the stipulation that the applicant may post bond for construction of street improvements along Sylvan Boulevard for a period of two years due to planned flood control work at that point. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller. The proposed amendment and the original motion were unanimously adopted. 2. Tentative Tract Map No. 8733 - Highland Avenue Acres That the revised tentative map of Tract No. 8733, a planned residential development located on the south side of Highland Avenue and Ramona Drive and Prospect Drive, R-E zone, be approved in accordance with the require- ments and map as presented at the Planning Commission meeting dated January 23, 1973 and that the hedge be moved from the front property line 25 feet back. Councilman Sewall stated that the matter had been reviewed many times ; acknowledged receipt of Mrs . McCormick's letter which he stated presented very well the matters which had been considered previously and moved for approval of Tract Map No. 8733. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Council discussed the revisions as outlined in Planning Commis4ion minutes dated January 23, 1973 in detail. Interested citizens who have appeared before Council at the numerous hearings and considerations of this matter reappeared and spoke at length. Mayor Cummings asked that the minutes reflect the fact that though this was not a public hearing, everyone present in the chambers who *fished to be heard was heard. The PRD ordinance also was again discussed at length. Following discussion, the motion carried by the following roll call vote-, AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Mr. Knudsen requested that the density of PRD be settled immediately. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 186 - Citrus Investments, Inc. - Reguest for Time Extension The request of Citrus Investments for time extension on Conditional Use Permit No. 186 from February 1, 1973 to February 1, 1974, was tabled on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen to allow the applicant to explain, as permitted by ordinance, the reason a time exten- sion is necessary by the following roll call vote: Concerning the recommendation that developers contribute to a fu Park park purposes, the staff was requested to prepare recommendation Development an ordinance requiring contributions for development and acquisi Fund of parks by developers . Vice Mayor DeMirjyn suggested that PRD developers be relieved of responsibility if the PRD Projects were developed in accordance the density of the residential area in which it was located. Traffic - At the Traffic Commission meeting of January 18, 1973, following recommendation was recommended to Council: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 680, Section 68002 (a) of the Redlands Traffic ordinance: 1 . Establish 40 mile per hour speed limit on Highland Avenue fr, Redlands Boulevard to Ford Street, and on Fifth Avenue from Street to Marion Road, said limit -to be posted for eastbound westbound traffic. Resolution SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 621, Section 62102 of the Park No. 3021 Meter Ordinance: Traffic 1. Remove parking meters on Eureka Street from the alley betwee Citrus and State to Redlands Boulevard, on both sides of the 2. Install parking meters on the south side of Redlands Bouleva between 6th and 7th Streets . Following brief discussion, Resolution No. 3021 which embodies t. above recommendations, was unanimously adopted on motion of Coun DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Waiver of On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Business request for waiver of business license by "Heartbeat" , a Loma Li: License University School of Health Program, was unanimously approved. Applications for three alcoholic beverage licenses were br_opqht,, Council attention for information purposes : one at 910 West Col- Avenue; one at 1570 North Orange; and one at 120 East State Strep COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Sewall reported on the work of the Ecological Task Fo: concerning recycling of municipal solid waste. Councilman DeMirjyn commented on the need for incineration if it be done properly. City Manager Merritt stated that the other cil the county, and Lockheed are studying the matter, but at present cost is prohibitive. He stressed that the city must plan to coni to cope with the present responsibility. Mayor Cummings announced the SCAG general assembly on February 1! matter. ISHED BUSINESS The committee appointed at the last meeting to consult with repre- sentatives of Citrus Village, Inc. presented the following recommenda- tions : Citrus Village agreed to provide the following: 1. Install standard sidewalks. 2. Provide an asphalt berm generally along the present paved portion of Redlands Boulevard. (this decision was in lieu of curbs and gutter in a standard location due to traffic safety considerations us 3. Provide appropriate landscaping and irrigation system. age The city would agree to participate in the following items: 1. Remove the existing planting and relocate palm trees as necessary. 2 . Divert any water, through appropriate drainage structures not originating from Citrus Village property. Closure of the east entrance on Cypress Avenue is now progressing with no request of the city in this regard. Approval of the improvements as outlined was unanimously given on lution motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Two 25 3024 resolutions drawn up by Citrus Village, Inc. were given City Resolu- tion Numbers 3024 and 3025 and adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. As recommended by the City Treasurer, the Bank of America was unani- mously appointed as the paying agent for the 1962 Sewer Bonds on mo- tion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. On November 7, 1972 the City Council adopted a SANBAG Joint Powers Agreement and on November 28, 1972 they again concurred in the general AG concept of the Joint Powers Agreement. At this time, on motion of t Powers Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval ement was given to an amended agreement between the County of San Bernardino and the cities of the County and with the Mayor authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the city. Resolution No. 3022, a resolution of the City Council declaring that certain real property is no longer required for public use, ordering Lution sale of said property and setting the public hearing thereon for 3022 7:00 P.M. for February 20, 1973, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. This refers to the option for sale proposed in the minutes of January 30, 1973 of property located on the northeast aorner of Redlands Boulevard and Fifth Street. ."tLWLA--.7 CAVLJ4.VVQL-L WCL.3 y LVGal, GLAL" Ct"L.14%JJ- V1Vaa WGU7 LAJ1&G&1A.L14L%JLAQ.LY CAVYJ-q call for bids for a 3.5 million gallon reservoir for Crafton Hit College. Bid Call on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Redlands imous approval was given to the transfer of 1972 and 1973 budget, Airport airport funds to be used for matching funds for the purpose of p, 2, 500 feet of the Redlands Airport, and for the advertising for I for this improvement. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn Grant Deed grant deed to the City of Redlands from Glenn W and Inez K. Emme; and Harland H. and Ruth H. Emmerson in connection with street ri( Emmerson way purposes for CRA 288 was unanimously accepted with the City I authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance on behalf of city. This corrects an erroneous Grant Deed recorded Nov. 15, 19i Book 8061, Page 721. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall., 1 mous approval was given by the City Council to an agreement auth( the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to acquire tax linquent property within the city limits and the Mayor was autho,, to sign the agreement on behalf of the city. This property is n( nary for the construction of the Zanja Flood Control Facility, ai appears on the tax role as Parcel 501-710-281-17. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business , Council adjourned, on motion, al 8:45 P.M. ATTEST: 'fAayor of the City ef Redlands Ci �e r k 0-0-&-0-0-0-0-0-0-0