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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0220_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on Febx 20; 1973 at 7 ;00 P.M. Planning Commission items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. PRESENT 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 ."iVI-JV-;Ct%_Lull WY X%t=Vt=LR=4lU L.LCI X'I. XICIJ--L UL L-Ilt'_ DLCtLt: DLLt2t:!I_ 6_II.E_L5V_ICIII Church. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1973 were approved as submitted. Bids were advertised for 10:00 A.M. this date for the Sand Canyon Reservoir . No bids were received. Council concurred in the request -voir of the Public Works Department that this authorization be readvertised with the bid opening set for March 6, 1973. Presentation Mr. Lloyd Yount addressed Council on behalf of the Friends of Prospect Park and stated that it is the desire of these dedicated citizens who were instrumental in obtaining the park for the city to now continue assistance by donating $8,000.00 toward the Master Plan Development ids of for Prospect Park. Mayor Cummings received the check and expressed )ect the gratitude of the Council and the citizens of Redlands for this generous gift. on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to acceptance of this money with a letter of appreciation directed to be sent to the Friends of Pros- pect Park. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, approval was unanimously given of a contract between the city and P.O.D. , Landscape Architects, for the development of a Master Plan and authorization of the expenditure of $8,600.00 for this plan. HEARINGS Resolution No. 3022, a resolution of the City Council declaring that certain real property is no longer required for public use and order- ing the sale of said property, set the public bearing on this sale ,ution for 7:00 P.M. this date. Mayor Cummings opened the meeting as a pub- 3022 tic hearing for any comments or questions concerning the sale of of Parking Lot No. 3 located at the northeast corner of Redlands Boule- ,ng io. 3 vard and Fifth Street. No comments being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the sale of Parking Lot No. 3. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, a one- year option to Life Development Company as described in the Council minutes dated January 30, 1973, was unanimously approved by Council. 'ETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Miss Rosalie Dillonn, a resident of Redlands who is totally deaf and must use public transportation to reach her daily employment in San Bernardino, which she has done for 24 years, stressed the absolute This commission review and approval was unanimously approved by the PI Commission subject to the requirements stated in Planning Commission m dated February 13, 1973. At this time, Mr. George Geelan addressed Council requesting relief fr Park Department requirements that at least six of the specimen palm tr presently on the lot be transplanted; and requested instead, the usual planting be permitted as required by ordinance. He also asked that th property be permitted access to the alley paralleling Church Street; b access is not permitted that the developer be relieved from the requir of dedication and paving. Council discussed each matter at length. Mr. Schindler explained that staff felt vehicular access to the alley would be an intrusion into th residential area and cause a dangerous intersection at Colton Avenue. lowing discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Council DeMirjyn, access to the alley was not permitted. The Council concurred that the future development of the area necessit present installation of paving as required by the minutes of February 1973, and reconfirmed this unanimously on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Attorney Brunick stated the city could validly require relocation of t trees if it so deemed as benefiting the city as a whole. Council disc the height of the trees, the size of the lot, the cost, and the possib of the tree location being unsuccessful; and on motion of Councilman K seconded by Councilman Miller, relieved the developer from the require 0 relocating five of the trees, but stated that the one 6V city property be moved as required by ordinance. The roll call vote was: AYES : Councilmen Miller, Knudsen, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen Sewall, DeMirjyn It was restated that appropriate planting would be required with the c maintenance as outlined by ordinance. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 216 Angel/mock & Associates, Inc. That the request of Angel/Mock & Associates for a conditional use perm congtruct a 174-unit planned residential development on 34.8 acres of perty located between Palm Avenue and Cypress Avenue, southwest of Int 10, be approved in accordance with the schematic drawings and subject recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission utes dated February 13, 1973. This was discussed by Council at length Council concurred that the approval be given of the general concept an this approval does not give specific approval to any variance. On mot Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval was given following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None 3. Tentative, Map Tract No. 8049 - Crestview Deve102ment Co. That the tentative map of Tract No. 8049 located on the west side of G Street between Palm Avenue and Highland Avenue, R-S zone, be approved to the requirements of all departments, as outlined in Planning Commis minutes dated February 13, 1973, with notation that the subdivider is advised that he may be subject to requirements regarding noise before subdivision is started. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous approval was given recommendation of the Planning Commission by the City Council. wwa mw..aiawasa. s�v. — ".—L. taa4 4Yd.4a4i iV4 sdG ia��,i�4.74a.7Cn'13 .&A& VT,L%A%.14 6+V Id A.';-.=6.Councilman Knudsen stated that he is the engineer for this project and the one to follow, and that he will answer questions but will abstain from voting. Vice Mayor DeMirjvn stated that here is a contractor who does not cir- cumvent the density requirements of the ordinance. Councilman Sewall and Mayor Cummings commented upon the impact of this development on the school system. Councilman Knudsen explained that lending agencies often frown upon the added cost for the upkeep of PRA developments in financ- ing of lower cost housing. Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the �Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeM ,rjyn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilman Xnudsen >. Vie. tat" e M bra; t o s l� v tt Sons, That the tentative map for Tract No. 5743 located on the north side of San Boxnardino avenue, 660 feet east of Church Street, R-1 zone, be approved subject to the requirements of the various departments as con- tained in Planning Commission minutes dated February 13, 1973, and adding Planning Department requir m nt no. 4, Lot 1 to be increased to 75 feet in width with adjustments in Lots 2 through 9. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council by the following roll call. vote: A'X'ES: Councilmen UeMiryn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: None SWAIN: Councilman Knudsen o al,_RM R_ermit t io . r This matter was tabled to this meeting to extend the developer's time to present his reasons for requesting time extension. Mr. Donald Wilcott addressed Council stating that Citrus Investments feels that it is not the appropriate time to start another mobile home ark but wishes to stand ready to make the market competitive at a later date. He added that consideration is presently being given to provide some open park area along the Za;nja of this proposed develop- ment. Be further added that this will decrease the density but will make the park more attractive and thus competitive in the market. On motion of Councilman u n, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- mous approval, was given to the ti, e extension on Conditional Use Permit No. 186 from February 1, 1973 to February 1, 1974. Council,..briefly discussed the now proposed amendment to the PRD density provisions which will, be presented, to the Planning Commission at the next ateeting. Mrs . F. D. Atkinson addressed Council for 25 minutes on this matter. Public Works Commission -- Mr. Charles Dibbleo Chairman of the Public Works Commission, briefly described a rater exchange plan with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Councilman Knudsen elabor- ated on Mr . Dibble's statement adding that nine agencies would be re- quired to agree in order to put this plan into effect and made the f^11riwinn mnfAnnt «l that' h i (*arum- l an on ray-orrd as aanrovina in Bowl up to $45,000. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller. Followi cussion, this motion was unanimously approved. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS The request from Mr. Drew Breazile for permission to operate t' ride concession on the northeast corner of State and Center St adjacent to the Union Oil Station was presented at this time. Planning Department reports that this is not a permitted use u ordinance and recommends that Council give it direct considers as in the same manner that they handle carnivals, revivals , a Pony other outdoor activities . Following lengthy discussion, on mo Rides Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval given for this use until January 1, 1974 with the understandin Mr. Byeazile will provide the city with a copy of written perm for the use of the toilet facilities at the Union Oil Station parking facilities of the Stater Bros. Market and will keep pr free of trash, weeds, etc. , and have any signs approved by Dir Building and Safety, with the understanding that the Council h right to terminate this use if it is not entirely satisfactory APPOINTMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY COUNTY MUSEUM On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewal Joint imous approval was given to the appointment of Mr. Louis Pierc Powers former County Planner Commissioner to the four-year term and M Authority McAlearney to the two-year term as Redlands representatives on Joint Powers Authority for the San Bernardino County Museum. Mr. Walter Wright, Personnel Director of the University of Red Manpower was appointed as Council liaison to the Manpower Area Planning Area Council as no Councilman feels that he can sp are adequate time Planning Council devote to this project on motion of Councilman Knudsen, second Councilman Sewall. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1507, an ordinance of the City of Redlands, amen Ordinance Ordinance Code as relates to coin operated machines was given No. 1507 reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the reading of Vending ordinance in full on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Machines man Knudsen by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor C, NOES : None ABSENT: None Council again discussed the parcel of property remaining after realignment of Farview and Fifth Avenue. City Manager Merritt plained that the lot might be sold as a buildable lot; had bee: Fifth Ave. sidered by the Park Commission as a mini-park; or possibly cou. Mini-park used by the Fifth Avenue Pool which it abuts . As there is no un mucion or t,:ounciiman bewaj-.L, seconaea ray Qouncl.Lman muasen, anis matter was tabled to the next meeting unanimously. JSINESS Resolution Nos. 3026, 3027, 3028, and 3029 which declared the inten- tion of the city to vacate portions of certain streets vithin the city; :t namely, those remaining after the realignment of Fifth Avenue and 'ions Farview, and which set the public hearing on these street vacations for the Council meeting of March 20, 1973, were unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. iance Ordinance No. 1508, an ordinance of the City of Redlands, amending 1508 the ordinance code to include Article 414, "Massage Parlors and Lge Massagists" was given first reading of the title and laid over under lrs the rules with second reading set for the Council meeting of March 6, 1973. Council discussed OSHA at length; concluded that it would be wise to ask the Chamber of Commerce assistance in this matter and requested the Attorney to draw up a resolution for forwarding to the Citrus Belt and ultimately to the League of California Cities . LANAGER Following lengthy Council discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn seconded by Councilman Miller, Mission Mutual Water Company Stock was authorized to be added to the city' s list of acceptable water sup- pliers by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilmen Knudsen, Sewall Unanimous approval was given to the reduction of the flowage fees age paid to the City by Mr. Louis Stolp under his F.O.B. airport lease at �rt the Municipal Airport from the present rate of .03� per gallon to .024� per gallon on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council- man Miller. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unan- ution imous approval was given to Resolution No. 3031 pertaining to TOPICS 3031 Project for improving intersections of Redlands Boulevard with Cypress S Avenue and Citrus ; and Citrus Avenue with Orange Street. By the same ,all motion the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for these three traffic signals. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the documents on behalf of the City for sale of property by the City of Redlands to the rty State Division of Highways, unanimously, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. The property consists of .47 acres on the north side of Highway 38, 600 feet west of Ward Way in Mentone; the amount if $3, 500. b. The claim does not identify the members injured. c. The claim is for a greater period than is permitted under la Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded b Councilman Miller, this claim was unanimously rejected for the r stated. There being no further business , on motion, the Council adjourne 9:15 P.M. Next regularly scheduled meeting, March 6, 1973. ATTEST: 6,Kayor of the City of5"Redlands Ci�yWerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 letters of congratulation were authorized to these men. The minutes of the meeting of February 20, 1973, were unanimously approved with the addition on page 3, line 3, under Recreation Commis- sion, of the words "and park" inserted immediately following "Sylvan Plunge" , on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Bids were opened and publicly declared in the Conference Room of City Hall at lOtOO A.M. this date for sidewalk installation in various areas of the north side as follows: Mark McAllister Rialto, California Total $10,180.40 Edward Sagan Beaumont, California Total $ 8,140.00 E. L. Yeager Construction Co. , Inc. .d Riverside, California Total $10,140.60 �walk The Department of Public Works states that the apparent low bidder, ;allation Edward Sagan, does not conform to the specifications , and the bid contains irregularities and alterations, and for this reason recom- mends award to the E. L. Yeager Construction Company. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to award the bid to the E. L. Yeager Company in the amount of $10,140.60, with an additional $140.60 authorized to cover the cost of this work. Bids were also opened and publicly declared at 1000 A.M. this date for construction of a 3. 5 million gallon reservoir at the Crafton Hills College site as follows : American Bridge Company Alt. #1 $149, 400.00 Los Angeles, California Alt. #2 $156,400.00 Chicago Bridge & 'Iron Co. Alt. #1 $142, 770.00 Pasadena, California Alt. #2 $147,620.00 General American Trans. Corp. Alt. #1 $161, 356.00 .-d Los Angeles, California Alt. #2 $166, 988.00 !rvoir Pacific Erectors Corporation Alt. #1 $141 , 329.00 Santa Fe Springs, California Alt. #2 $149, 758.00 Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. Alt. #1 $148, 790.00 Whittier, California Alt. #2 $148, 790.00 Rheem Superior, Division of Alt. #1 $142,140.00 Rheem, Manufacturing Company Alt. #2 No Bid Los Angeles, California Following an explanation of the difference between the two alternate proposals and a recommendation by Utility SuperintiE!ndent' Shefchik, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, award was made to the Pacific Erectors Corporation for Alternate #1 Proposal in the amount of $141, 329.00 unanimously.