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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0320_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue on March 20, 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 Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b5 invocation by Vice Mayor Charles DeMirjyp. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 1973, were approv( submitted; addition of the supplementary statement read by Mr. WZ Hooper was authorized to be included in the minutes on motion of man Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn by the f6llowing roll vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, DeMirjyn, Mayor Cummings NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen Orange and Citrus; were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date: Paul Gardner Corporation Ontario, California Total $85, 987.00 ,all Paige Electric Company ric ,San an Bernardino, California Total $86,600.00 :ication Smith Electric Stanton, California Total $84,809.00 Steiny and Company, Inc. Los Angeles, California Total $83, 647 .00 The Department of Public Works reported that the bids on this TOPICS Project have been forwarded to the State Division of Highways for approval. They will be returned to Council as soon as a decision is received. HEARINGS Resolution Nos. 3026, 3027, 3028, and 3029 set this time and place for public hearing on the vacation of portions of Fifth Avenue and Highland .ution Avenue which result from recent street realignment. At this time, Mayor ' 3033 Cummings explained that matter at hand to the many people in attendance :ion and opened the public hearing on Resolution No. 3033 which orders the vacation of a portion of a certain street in the City of Redlands . No comments or questions being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared, closed and Resolution No. 3033 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Mayor Cummings then declared the meeting open for public hearing on -ution Resolution No. 3034, ordering the vacation of a portion of a certain 3034 st street in the City of Redlands. No comments or questions being forth- -ion coming, the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3034 1 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Mayor Cummings then declared the meeting open as a public hearing on !cation Resolution No. 3035, which orders the vacation of a portion of a certain 3035 street within the City of Redlands. No comments or questions forth- :ion coming, the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3034 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public hearing on Lution Resolution No. 3036, a resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of 3036 a certain street in the City of Redlands . No comments or questions :ion being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3036 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. ;ION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council That the tentative map for Tract No. 8748 located approximately east of Grove Street, between Stillman Avenue and Sylvan Bouleva zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departme contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 13, 1973. motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, thi mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Cot 3 . Lot Split No. 435 - Pierce J. Flynn - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 1, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planr Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 435 . motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, una approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Depart Lot Split No. 432 - Herman FullgEekbe Mrs . Fullgrabe addressed Council with a request for waiver of U requirement to install sidewalk or post bond in order to obtain approval of the lot split. Mrs . Fullgrabe stated that this was pense which she felt to be unnecessary. Council explained the 1 for this requirement in the ordinance, and suggested alternative obtaining an additional amount from the partly financing the prof to obtain a letter of credit. Attorney Brunick stated that changing an ordinance is preferable making exceptions to ordinances already on the books. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, t request was denied by unanimous vote. Waiver Re aiding Sign Code - Mr. Carl Doss City Manager Merritt read a letter from Mr. Carl Doss requesting mission to be temporarily released from the requirements of the code as it would apply to the signs presently located on the bui he is purchasing for office use at 215 East State Street. He st the cost of illuminated signs and wishes to use new faces on the existing signs until the East State Street Improvement Project i finished. Mr. Doss would be willing to sign an agreement to cor, the sign code at'-:such time as the State Street Project is resole Following brief discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that authox be given to continue the use of the existing sign providing appl post a bond or cash with the City Treasurer in sufficient amount cost of removing of signs at the option of the City. Motion sec by Councilman Sewall. Mayor Cummings pointed out that Mr. Doss wished no special treat that he hopes the trellis will go into effect, and he believes t: be temporary. Director of Building and Safety Mitchell pointed out that while ordinance permits a non-conforming use to remain for six months assistance to a new tenant, this situation contains a roof-top S which is not acceptable under the ordinance. Mr. Schindler added that variance procedure application is avail Mr. Doss; and that the Planning Commission is responsible by law sign code, although it is enforced by the Building Department, Attorney Brunick reiterated his statement regarding adherence tc ordinance in this situation and stated that there are administra procedures available to be followed. Mr. Mitchell added that a sign on the fascia and signs on the wi were permissible. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, t: matter was tabled unanimously, COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) Park Commission - Describing Mr. Lewis Pierce ' s community servic Traffic Commission meeting and stated that resolutions would be forth- coming to the Council at the Civic Day meeting on March 27, 1973 . Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported that at the joint meeting of the Recreation Commission and the Park Commission both com- missions concurred in the need for two separate bodies to deal with them respective responsibilities. Councilman Knudsen brought a request for funds for emergency repair on the Floral Plunge. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council' `1 man Miller, authorization was unanimously given for the expenditure of re an additional amount up to $3,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds for correc-1 i. tion of the problems discovered at Floral Plunge. Public Works Commission - Chairman Dibble presented a resolution from the Public. Works Commission recommending removal from Section 1 of If Ordinance No. 1490 of the provision for the Public Works Commission to i deal only with matters assigned by the City Council by deleting the words, "as it shall be requested by the City Council. " i After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that the words be stricken by an amendment to Ordinance No. 1490. Councilman DeMirjyn seconded the motion "for discussion purposes" . Mr. DeMirjyn then stated) that the present motion to delete these words entirely gives too much latitude for an advisory commission. He recommended that the wording be changed to read: "at the direction of a Councilman, " explaining that hel felt this would allow a direct line of responsibility. �I City Attorney Taylor reviewed the scope and background of the various li forms of government Redlands has adopted during the city's history; explained the City Manager form of government which has been in effect in the City for twenty-four years, and stressed that under this system, patterned after highly successful corporate management concepts devel- oped in American private enterprise, the City Manager has sole and ex- 4 clusive responsibility for all departments, and is answerable to the s 1 City Council for their performance, as well as his own. Mr. Taylor stated the belief that the amendment as worded would be contrary to the spirit of the City Manager ordinance, because the Public Works Commis- Sion would be empowered to initiate independent, far-ranging investiga- tions, and make reports and recommendations directly to the Council. with out informing the City Manager. Mr. Taylor urged that channels of com- munication from the Commission to the City Manager and through him to the Council would be more consistent with the ordinance. Mayor Cummings stated that he would prefer direction of the activities r of the commission to giving them a "carte blanche" . Mr. Sewall asked whether the ordinance establishing the Public Works Commission differed from those establish na other commissions. Mr. Tavlor pointed out that Commissioner William Crook spoke briefly as did Mr. Fred Ford. cilman Sewall briefly mentioned the mounting day-to-day pressure staff time due to spiraling governmental requirements and regret excessive staff time which may have been consumed unnecessarily ' demands of the Public Works Commission. The question was then called and the motion to delete the words called for by the Commission carried by the following vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Sewall NOES : Councilman Miller, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None This was then referred to the City Attorney for preparation of t amendment. City Attorney Taylor stated that he believed such a broad provis be contrary to the City Manager ordinance and suggested that Cou may wish to channel recommendations through the City Manager who then bring them to the Council. Stating that some direction of the Commission is necessary, Vice DeMirjyn moved to authorize the City Attorney' s office to prepay amendment to the ordinance establishing the Public Works Commiss provide that its recommendations will be channeled through the C Manager's office and to delete the words as recommended by the R Works Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and carr the following vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Authorization was given for the John Strong Circus to be held in Circus Redlands on April 13, 1973 at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. to benefit the ' Sheriff Reserves, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Co man DeMirjyn unanimously. Unanimous approval was given to the request of the Junior Chambe Carnival Commerce for waiver of business license for their carnival to be March 21 through March 25 on motion of Councilman Miller, second Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, request of the CEDU Foundation for permission to solicit funds w CEDU "dlands, with the provision that the dates are to be approved b City Treasurer, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Knudsen, Sewall, Mayor NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None City Manager Merritt brought notice of the off-sale beer license Wednesday, March 21. Topic: Alternate Sources of Energy for Vehicles. Odom Announcement was *Wade of the Freedom Tree Dedication, by the Juhior Women Y ,ca- of the Contemporary Club, Monday, March 26 at 10 :00 A.M. with all the Council invited to attend. Aroclamation signed fined by the Mayor will be read by Councilman Sewall. !,t Councilman Sewall reported the EPA hearing and requested that. the: Council adopt a resolution supporting the EPA proposals. Councilman Miller announced the expiration f o the term of Mr. Jay Watkins s on the Banta Ana Water Quality Control Board and recommended the appoint- ment of Mr. Donald S. C. Anderson. This recommendation was seconded by Councilman. Sewall and unanimously approved by the Council. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Council G int unanimously concurred with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tY on appointment of Dr. W. C. Schuiling to the remaining vacancy on the � um Joint Powers Authority for the San Bernardino County Museum. SHIED BUS ESS tit City Manager Merritt recommended Council concurrence in the request of Vista the residents of Via Vista Street that the City install the sewer east of J r Marilyn Lane from Revenue Sharing Funds with the citizens repaying as they, join the sewer. This was discussed briefly as being the intent of Revenueq Sharing Funds and as continuing the policy originally established by the f city. The Director of public Works was authorized to proceed with engi- neering plans in anticipation of proceeding with this as soon as possible.' E City Manager Merritt read a letter from. Mr. Howard ,E. Connor, coordinatort for the consortium for the Downtown Redevelopment Area giving a report of lopactivity under Stage 11 of the agreement of October 3, 1972. This letter Port is requesting the city to authorize the consortium to proceed with Phase III, which includes negotiations for property acquisition. Following discussion of the progress thus far, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous approval was given to accept the proposal and to authorize proceeding with Phase 1ZT subject to a mutual f I review on march 1, 1973 . Confirmation of the Council 's continuing desire that construction of the Tennessee Street. Freeway be expedited was directed to the State Division see of Highways on. otion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman y Miller by the following vote: AYES- Councilmen D it , Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES Councilman Sewall., who believes it essential to seek alternate means of transportation. ABSENT: Hone SINESS Ordinance No. 151.0, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a i-9v fnr mm"Ir 'hac!iuA ^*% +hm asm mra+ fnnf-acia+ of nPw dwol l inm � On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Funds mous authorization was given to the expenditure of $956 from Par Lawn Bowling Department prior years surplus for emergency electrical lighting Lighting vation on the west green of the bowling green. Director of Parks MacKenzie brought to Council attention the fac the lawn bowlers had donated $300 toward this repair and have pr ly donated $500 toward bowling green care. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn yn Agreement imous approval was given for an agreement between the City of Re Lugonia Ave. and San Bernardino county for the paving of Lugonia Avenue east Paving Alabama Street to alleviate flood problems . The Mayor was authc to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, to be funded and Tax monies. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Bid Call Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction reinforced concrete ringwall for the Crafton College reservoir S On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, t Bid Call Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for painting of Craft Reservoir and painting the inside of the Texas Street Reservoir. Nine easements for pipeline and access purposes to city-owned fa Easements ties on the Crafton College site were accepted on motion of Coun DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, with the City Manager a ized to execute the certificate of acceptance on behalf of the c On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn unanimous acceptance was given to the two reservoir sites locate Reservoir the Crafton Hills College from the San Bernardino Community Coll Sites District, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certif of acceptance on behalf of the city. Grant Deeds The City Manager was authorized to execute the certificates of a ance on the following two grant deeds: From Angelina Viveros and Louisa G. Villa for street and alley F on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen To the City from George A. Baum for right-of-way as requested by city to provide for installation of sidewalks on the east side c Orange Street south of San Bernardino Avenue, on motion of Counc Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman DeMirjyn Deputy City Attorney James Smith was replaced by Attorney Michae DeSilva as Deputy for the City. Councilman Sewall read a very brief letter concerning the Clean There being no further business, the council adjourned on motion at 9:05 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 3, 1973; Special Council Meeting, March 27, 1973 . 4�3y, or of the 'City oir Redlands fe4r