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Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 .00 P.M.
r Jack B . Cummings, Mayor Ef
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
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
invocation by Reverend Donald Shockley, Chaplain of the University
of Redlands .
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1973 were approved as
submitted.
HEARINGS
The public hearing on Resolution No. 3023, the Mall project, was
continued from the meeting of June 5, 1973 to this time. Mayor
Cummings now declared the meeting open as a public hearing on the mall
ition project. City Attorney Taylor stated that the case is still being con-
3023 sidered on Friday afternoons by the court and that testimony is still
:!t being taken. Mr . Taylor added that this is the only civil action being
heard at present in the Superior Court in San Bernardino. City
Attorney Taylor expressed the hope that he will have a report for
Council at the next regular Council meeting. Mayor Cummings asked if
there was anyone present who wished to speak to this matter . No one
came forward. The public hearing was declared continued to the next
regular Council meeting, July 3, at 3:00 P.M. , on motion of Councilman
DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by unanimous vote.
Mayor Cummings requested that Mr . Taylor express the Council ' s appre-
ciation to the judge for his consideration in hearing this case .
Resolution No. 3046, a resolution declaring real property (the old
Hall of Justice) no longer needed for municipal purposes , which was
adopted at the Council meeting of June 5, set this time and place for
public bearing upon any pro-tests to the proposed sale of this property.
Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting again open as a public
hearing for the purpose of hearing protests or comments on the sale of
the old Hall of Justice. No comments being forthcoming, the public
hearing was declared closed. Unanimous approval was given, on motion
of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, to the sale of
the property specified.
At this time City Manager Merritt presented the bid from the Veterans
by a charge of 1% on the unpaid balance.
4. `What. the Council_ accept the one-year First Frust Teed Notedi �
interest at 7%.
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5. That the letter from C. W. felly, Jr . , of :investment-Mortgak
Company, San Bernardino, fulfills the requirement of a loan
commitment as Mated in Council minutes of June 5, provided
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that it be amended to show validity to August 1, 1974.
Sale
all of Reaffirming that no protests to the sale had been registered, C,
Justice unanimously approved this sale, on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Sewall, and authorized the Mayor and Cit
Clerk to sign the documents in behalf of the City.
On March 20, 1973, the Council received bids for the modificatil
traffic signals at Redlands Boulevard and Cypress Avenue, Redla:
Boulevard and Citrus Avenue, and Citrus Avenue and Orange Stree
the following amounts :
Steiny and Company, Inc.
Taos Angeles , California $83, 647.00
Bid Award Smith Electric
Traffic Stanton, California 84,809.00
Signals Paul Gardner Corporation
Ontario, California 85, 987.00
Paige Electric Company
San Bernardino, California 86,600.00
At this time authorization has been received from the Division
Highways for award of the contract to Steiny and Company, on th
basis of their low bid, and it is the recommendation of the Thep
of Public Works that this award be made by the Council. On mot
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous ap
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was given to award of the bid for modification of traffic Signa
Steiny and Company in the amount of $83, 647.00.
0 L PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Charles Turner, principal of Smiley School_, addressed Counc
a request for a crossing guard for three hours each day at Fern
Crossing and San Mateo Street. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconde
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Guard Councilman DeMirjyn, after lengthy discussion, approval was giv
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j this guard because of high student-load crossing at Fern Avenue
San Mateo Street, the speed of vehicles using these two streets
c the traffic volume.
Mr. Patrick. Faulstich, 1446 Henrietta Street, the student membe
the :Park Commission, requested that matters relating to parks b
referred to the Park Commission, and spoke particularly about t
proposed road in .Ford Park.
Council questioning the recent purchase of property for a disposal ;I
,ition site, Councilman DeMirjyn and Councilman Knudsen reiterated their
poral statements of disapproval of this purchase and cited the present
assessed valuation of the property and the reported fair market value
Mayor Cummings re-summarized the reasons detailed at the last Council
meeting explaining the need by the City of Redlands for such a site.
He reminded Council of the eight-year search during which considerationli
was given to properties selling for more than twice the pear-acre
price paid for the present site. Mayor Cummings brought reports from
Mr. William Mortimer, Manager, and Mr. Gardner, Assistant Manager, of
the Bureau of Land Management, who agreed that there was some public
land available at 0 per acre near Beaumont and this was being con-
sidered by both. the City and County of Riverside. Mr. Cummings
mentioned the continuing effort which San Bernardino County is
presently making to locate a similar site. The costs in carrying
refuse to the Colton site were again quoted. Mayor Cummings again
described the efforts of Mr. Magnus Mead, Disposal. Superintendent,
three years ago to assemble a plot of land for the city and his
experience with price escalation.
City Manager Merritt stated that the present property acquisition is
in escrow totally conditioned upon approvals by the Regional. Water
Quality Control :Board, the L.A.F.C. , Environmental Statement by
County of San Bernardino, change of zone by the Planning Commission,
and added that there will be public hearings in connection with each
decision.
The City Manager pointed out that an escalation in land price is also
possible on the six blocks of property which are being sought by the
Consortium, Dr. Miller questioned whether any member of the audience
would be willing to sell his property for the assessed valuation or
the reported fair-market value as relates to the assessed valuation.
Councilman Sewall restated his strong conviction in favor of the
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purchase. He stressed that Mr, Magnus Mead' s recommendation, his
knowledge acquired from 40 years in disposal management in San
Bernardino County, and Mr. Mead's conviction that the City of Redlands
can operate this site at a profit, carried great weight in his decision
Councilman Miller stated: "1 feel that at this point maybe we should
have an investigation. I would request that the County Grand. Jury
investigate Council, City Manager, and see: if there is any improperness
in buying of dump site. "
Mr. DeMirjyn questioned whether the. Grand Jury has power in this
matter, City Attorney Taylor explained the scope of the Grant Jury.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City C
at a regular meeting thereof held June 19, 1973 at 3 :00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall; Mayor
Cummings ; Deputy City Attorney Brunick
1 . R.P.C. No. 391 - Zone Change No. 157 - City of Redlands
That R. P.C. No. 391, a resolution of the Planning Commission
recommending a change of zone classification for various propel
in the City of Redlands to bring about General Plan consistency
outlined on map on file in the office of the Planning Departmer
approved. General Council discussion followed, including the E
ment by Mr. Schindler that the owners of the "Pratt Property" V
aware of the T zoning, had discussed it and were satisfied.
On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMir3yr
R.P.C. No. 391 was -unanimously adopted, and Ordinance No. 1517,
ordinance of the City Council for adoption of Zone Change No. I
given first reading of the title and laid over under the rule v
public hearing thereon set for July 3, 1973 at 7:00 p.m.
2. Job Site and Vehicular License
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Ci
Council adopt an ordinance regulating job site and vehicular bi
licenses with the limitations listed in Planning Commission Mir
of June 12, 1973. Following Council consideration of the origi
intent of the job site permit and an explanation by Mr. Schindl
the violations of this intent and resulting commercial infringE
residential neighborhoods , an motion of Councilman Sewall, sect
Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to study and pi
tion by staff of an ordinance as recommended by the Planning
Commission for consideration at the next Council meeting .
3. Conditional Use Permit No. 196 - Hagen-Coussoulis - Time ExtenE
The request of Hagen and Coussoulis for a time extension for Cc
tional Use Permit No. 196 from June 6, 1-973 to June 6, 1974 waE
approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen,, seconded by Councilmz
Miller, subject to a ten-day waiting period as required by the
Environmental Review Committee.
4. Appeal to Denial of Variance No. 176 - Gulf Oil Corporation
At the Planning Commission meeting of May 8, 1973 the Commissic
denied a request of the Gulf Oil Corporation for permission to
continue use of the existing sign upon a change of management.
sign is 212 square feet. The City allowance is 180 square feet
At this time the appeal filed by Gulf Oil on June 5, 1973 was c
sidered by the City Council , A Gulf representative explained t
Gulf Corporation ' s lack of signs of the City' s specifications ;
next smaller Gulf sign is 106 square feet. Following lengthy (
discussion, which included an explanation of the requirements c
City' s sign ordinance and statement that this is enforced throe
the City, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council
Sewall, the appeal was denied by unanimous Council vote.
5. Commission Review and Approval No. 297 - Appeal to Requirement:
Don W. Wilcott
The Advisory Committee on June 8, 1973 authorized the signing c
improvement agreement for a portion of the engineering requires
conjunction with C.R.A. No . 297 as outlined in Planning Commis,-
Minutes of May 22 , 1973,
At this time Mr . Wilcott has appealed by letter requesting reli
requirements for the northerly 560 feet of property on Califorr
Street.
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that portion to be developed as Phase T will be made at this time.
The drainage water can California Street will be handled by .installa-
tion of a dry well. The street tree requirements outlined in the
same Planning Commission Minutes, May 22, 1973, will be handled in
like manner by signing of an agreement.
The above actions were handled by several motions, each of which
received unanimous vote of approval.
Mrs . Ruth Cranmer Patton addressed the Council and praised Mr.
MacKenzie and the Street Tree trimming crew who are trying to save
the dying Oak trees on Buena Vista. Council thanked Mrs. Patton
for her words .
Park Commission - Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported on the last meeting
of the Park Commission.
Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen announced the retirement
of far. Klausner and invited the Council and public to the June 22
luncheon in his honor . Councilman Knudsen added that consideration
is being given by the Schools and the City to a replacement for
Tar. Klausner on the Commission,
ATTONS AND PETITIONS
City Manager Merritt brought to Council for information purposes a
notice of transfer of off-sale general license to Ducky ;tares at
450 Cypress Avenue, and a notice of a new license for on-rale beer
and wine at Los Jarritos , 1020 Orange Street.
ICATIONS
Mayor Cummings requested that Councilman Sewall be appointed SCAC
representative. He already represents the City on the SCAC Environ-
mental. Committee. On motion of Councilman neMirjyn, seconded by
Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to the appointment of
Mr. Sewall as SCAG representative. He will replace Council-man Knudsen.'
Councilman Sewall reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Hartwick of
Lucky Mores stating that a pedestrian walkway had been left in the
wall adjacent to Cypress Avenue as requested by ,Mr . Sewall.. Mr.
Hartwick expressed the hope that this would be satisfactory to the
Traffic Department. Mr. Sewall stated that this was not exactly the
location Tae had suggested.
Mr„ Sewall presented two letters from the Ecological Task Force, one
urging steps be taken to set up a smog-alert system; the second
approving of the :, of the disposal site and expressing the
hope that recycling will be in effect by thirty years hence.
Councilman Sewall presented a letter from Donald Cronkite requesting
a public hearing at the time that extension of Ford Street to Garden
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is considered by the City. Council discussed this matter briefly and
were reminded that this gas tax project is budgeted for this year.
Council briefly discussed the urgency of this project and the
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given to Ordinances No. 1.510, which Council considered for the f.
Ordinance time on March 20. Ordinance No. 1510 is an ordinance of the Ci
No. 1,510
Redlands establishing a tax for park purposes based on new dwelt
Tax for units , and is scheduled to have second reading at this time.
Park
Acquisition Mr . Charles Juran of 108 West. Highland Avenue spoke against the
desirability of increasing the cost of building houses in the C
of Redlands by the amount presently authorized in this ordinanc
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Mr . Carl Doss spoke for the Chamber of Commerce Board and himse,
stressing the inflationary aspect of the ordinance to new house
Building and Safety Director Mitchell replied to a question froi
Council , that it would be quite practical to establish a fee ba;
on square footage of livable space, as this is specifically def
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in the code.
Mr . Jack Dangermond reviewed his presentation of last Council m
which explained the reasons for the $225 . 00 fee, and added that
assessed values include the amenities in the City. He urged th
Council to adopt this ordinance at this time. Council discusse
at great length, including several. possible amendments, one bei
section defining "Dwelling Unit" and "Mobile Home. " Ultimately
motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Ord
No. 1510 was given second reading of the title and adopted by t
following roll call vote, with waiver of the reading of the ord
in full :
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES . Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
Council considered a request from the Multi-Services Community
which is housed in the Salvation Army Building, for permission
the crafts area of Sylvan Park, located on High and Division St
Sylvan on June 30, beginning at 9:00 A.M. and lasting until dusk. Thi
Park Use is to include a Flea Market, entertainment and concessions , and
Health Fair, with the funds to go to a Community Services Accou
under the Salvation Army® Following discussion, on motion of
Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous app
was given to the use of the park by this group on the specified
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Merritt presented the 1973- 4 City Budget in detai
Budget presented for tentative approval the tax-supported funds : the
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"lax- Fund, Library Fund, Retirement Fund, Park and Street Tree Fund,
Supported Recreation Fund, Sewer Rental Fund. Council discussed these in
Funds
In the General Fund Councilman DeMirjyn took exception to the A
1 rat i e Anal vRt. " a sal arv. the labor neaotiation eynenditure a
Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Sewall, tax-supported hands were adopted I
tentatively, subject to receipt of 1973-74 tax information, by the
following roll call vote
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen
ABSENT: Z one
Mayor Cummings expressed appreciation and thanks to the Chamber of
Commerce for their service to the City.
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The following funds - Traffic Safety Fund, Gas Tax Fund, Public i
Building Fund, Sewer Bond Redemption Fund, Cemetery Fund, Parking
't District Fund, Special Aviation Fund, Disposal Fund, Water Fund.,
Legal and Capital Fund, Water Construction Fund - were given
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unanimous final approval as submitted on a motion of Councilman
:Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with inclusion of the
following minute note authorized. City Manager Merritt explained
that. the Disposal Fund contained in the budget is predicated upon
the present operation. If the San `Iimoteo site is opened and used
within the year, there will be a different set of figures . If it is
necessary to use the County dump at Colton, the costs will increase
appreciably.
Council at this time considered the Revenue Sharing Fund, as presented `
by City Manager Merritt. Mr . Ismael. Soto, of 1003 Calhoun Street,
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remanded Council of his request on May 15 for approximately $30, 000 11
for social services . He added that he had returned May 30 with a
finalized proposal.
Mayor Cummings explained to Mr . Soto that in the budget discussion
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there was a feeling of frustration and disagreement among the Council i;
men as to what path to take in funding social services , and further
,ue explained that Council agreed on an ad hoc committed to consider and
ng report back to Council on this matter. Mayor Cummings added that in
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Phase II of the President ' s program, special revenue sharing grants
are expected to be available with direction that they be used for
social services .
Vice Mayor DeMirjyn suggested a cooperative program with the County
as exists in the veterans ' Office. Council also pointed out that
accountability of funds is a problem which concerns them, as they
don ' t know how revenue sharing funds have to be accounted for. also
mentioned was giving the funds to the State in exchange for j
responsible information, particularly concerning jobs .
Mr. Manuel.. Lopez, of 804 Orchard Drive, also addressed Council on
this matter. Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman
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to 100 hours per year for fiscal .1973-74 for all sworn police
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personnel through the rank. of lieutenant assigned to patrol epi
and third, that the City contribute not in excess of $1, 250 to,
the purchase of physical exercise apparatus for installation a
Safety pall. This memorandum was given unanimous approval o
of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
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The second Memorandum, between the San Bernardino Public Emplo
Association, representing the City of Redlands general employe
and the City, in addition to the salary adjustment and cost of
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Memorandum living adjustment described above, included:
of 1. Preventive medicine - typhoid and tetanus vaccination for
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persons whose jobs :involve potential hazard;
Employees 2. Emergency meals to be provided for personnel called. out
G unexpectedly or required to work unscheduled overtime for
extended duration of time;
3. Identification for each employee whose job responsib.il.itie
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:indicate realistic need for official identification..
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This Memorandum was approved unanimously, on motion of Council
DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
The third Memorandum, between the .Redlands professional Firefi
Memorandum union and the City, in addition to the salary schedule realign
of and cost of living increase, established a uniform allowance o
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Eire per year to all uniformed Fire Department personnel, allowance
effective July 1, 1973, with 50% paid on January 1, 1974, and
paid on July 1, 1974.
This Memorandum was approved unanimously on motion of Councilm
Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
The City Manager was authorized to execute the agreements in b
of the City.
Three resolutions of the City of Redlands establishing a sal..ar
Resolutions schedule and compensation plans for city employees, Resolution
Nos . 3050, No. 3050, which will be effective on June 16, 1973 ; Resolution
3051 & 3052
Salaries No. 3051, which will be effective on September 16, 1973 ; and
Resolution No, 3052, which will be effective on December 16, 1
and which were considered by Council, in the budget session, we
adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman
DeMirjyn, by unanimous vote.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knuds
Bid Call the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for constr
Vater Main of a 30-inch water main in Lugonia Avenue from "texas Street Re
to Alabama Street. The estimated cost is $155, 000. This is a
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bids are to be received can Thursday, July 1.2, at 10:00 A.M. , with
tentative award scheduled for July 17, 1.973. Estimated cost .as
$625, 000, with funds to came from Water Construction Fund.
A chant deed from the Redlands Unified School District to the City
t Deed for street right-of-way purposes on Church Street in connection with
of Conditional Use Permit No. 201 was unanimously accepted, on motion
rice of Councilman DeMi