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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0619_CCv0001.pdf 4111 V_C;II 1-1. XXIALA%.A0=1L, %.-UtoAIt..;A. LAUCIII 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 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 .ution 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 !ct 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 hearing upon any protests 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 of Foreign Wars, Post #2062 of Redlands, which was as follows : Total bid price, $40,000; 10% deposited with bid in the form of two of cashier ' s checks . Bidder proposes to pay the balance of $36,000 within ce one year ; interest at 70/.- Bidder will also make monthly navments of by a charge of 1% on the unpaid balance. 4. That the Council accept the one-year First Trust Deed Note interest at 7%. 5. That the letter from C. W. Kelly, Jr. , of Investment-Mortga Company, San Bernardino, fulfills the requirement of a loan commitment as stated in Council minutes of June 5, provided that it be amended to show validity to August 1, 1974. Sale Hall 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. BIDS On March 20, 1973, the Council received bids for the modificati 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. Los 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 Dep of Public Works that this award be made by the Council. On mot Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous api was given to award of the bid for modification of traffic signa, Steiny and Company in the amount of $83,647.00. ORAL 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, secondee Guard Councilman DeMirjyno after lengthy discussion, approval was give this guard because of high student-load crossing at Fern Avenue San Mateo Street, the speed of vehicles using these two streets the traffic volume. Mr. Patrick Faulstich, 1446 Henrietta Street, the student member the Park Commission, requested that matters relating to parks bi 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 ,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 consideration was given to properties selling for more than twice the per-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 $50 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 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: "I 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 Grand Jury. COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City 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 Brdhick 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 pyopei in the City of Redlands to bring about General Plan consistencl outlined on map on file in the office of the Planning Departmer approved. general Council discussion followed, including the 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 DeMirjyr 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 Cj Council adopt an ordinance regulating job site and vehicular bt 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, on 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 Extens The request of Hagen and Coussoulis for a time extension for Cc tional Use Permit No. 196 from June 6, 1973 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 C 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 ApRroval No. 297 - Appeal to Requirements Don W. Wilcott The Advisory Committee on June 8, 1973 authorized the signing c improvement agreement for a portion of the engineering requixen conjunction with C.R.A. No. 297 as outlined in Planning Commiss 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. r%wi nrT 0^11 n,-4 I Ai cnii a a i An e%f *1h= -rme"i 4 CMV=ALUW W.LJ..L &J= #[tCtt.i= CtL t.tl..L0 6...L[ttG, C[ILU CtAl. Ltz:quXLCACIILb Lt::.1.dLt:U TIQ ;V that portion to be developed as Phase I will be made at this time. The drainage wager on 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 life manner by signing of an agreement. The above actions were handled by several motions, each of which .received unanimous vote of approval. Mrs . Ruth rr ::patt 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. frtnar for her words. y ommission - Vice Ma Park Cor LeMir ' n reported on the last meeting Mayor I P �1 of the Park Commission. f Recreation Commission Councilman Knudsen announced the retirement < of Dr. 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 Dr. Klausher on the Commission. V4'r�B Au� D R vi.ONS City Manager Merritt brought to Council for information purposes a notice of transfer of off-sake general license to Lucky Stores at r 450 Cypress Avenue, and a notice of a new license for on-sale beer ;f and wine at Los Jarritos, 1026 Orange Street. ICAT IONS Mayon Cummings requested that Councilman Sewall, be appointed SCAG representative. He ,already represents the City on the SLAG Environ- mental Committee. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to the appointment of a Mr. Sewall as SCAG representative. He will replace Councilman Knudsen.1'11 Councilman Sewall reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Hartwi 4-1—.Y%d1 y"VG G 10_YI1WY.7.LW4. G.11C 6DGVGJ_".L LJ.4..-;L. LGGX4A.L given to Ordinance No. 1510, which Council considered for the f Ordinance time on March 20. Ordinance No. 1510 is an ordinance of the Ci No. 1510 Redlands establishing a tax for park purposes based on new dwel 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 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 fro Council, that it would be quite practical to establish a fee ba on square footage of livable space, as this is specifically def 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. Thii 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 1973-74 City Budget in detai. Budget presented for tentative approval the tax-supported funds : the Tax- 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+ istrative Analvat' s sal arv. the lahnr neantiatinn PwnPnc1i+-iirL- al Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, tax-supported funds were adopted 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: None Mayor Cummings expressed appreciation and thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for their service to the City. The following funds - Traffic Safety Fund, Gas Tax Fund, Public 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 oval 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 Timoteo 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, reminded Council of his request on May 15 for approximately $20, 000 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 there was a feeling of frustration and disagreement among the Council- men as to what path to take in funding social services, and further sue explained that Council agreed on an ad hoc committee to consider and ,ng report back to Council on this matter. Mayor Cummings added that in 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 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 of to 100 hours per year for fiscal 1973-74 for all sworn police Intent Police personnel through the rank of lieutenant assigned to patrol di and third, that the City contribute not in excess of $1, 250 to the purchase of physical exercise apparatus for installation a Safety Hall. This memorandum was given unanimous approval on of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The second Memorandum, between the San Bernardino Public Emplc Association, representing the City of Redlands general employe and the City, in addition to the salary adjustment and cost of Memorandum living adjustment described above, included: of 1. Preventive medicine- typhoid and tetanus vaccination for Intent General persons whose jobs involve potential hazard; Employees 2. Emergency meals to be provided for personnel called out unexpectedly or required to work unscheduled overtime for extended duration of time; 3. Identification for each employee whose job responsibilitie indicate realistic need for official -identification. 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 Intent Fire 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 salar 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 Water 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 :;all rvoir bids are to be received cin 'T'hu,rsday, July 12, at 10:00 A.M. , with tentative award scheduled for July 17, 1973. Estimated cost is $625,000, with funds to come .from Water Construction Fund. „ A grant deed from the Redlands Unified School District to the City t Deed for street right-of-way purposes on Church Street in connection with �{ :)l Conditional Use permit No. 201 was unanimously accepted, on motion rice of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager er authori.zed to execute the certificate of acceptance in P behalf of the City. The California Council on Criminal Justice has notified the City i that a grant of $1,801 for Video TV Moll Call and. in-Service Training Program is available. This grant was applied for January 2, t 1973 and requires $603 in matching funds, and must be accepted prior ervice to June 30, 1913. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by ruing Councilman Miller, unanimous approval, was given to authorization of transfer of $603 from General Fund prior year surplus to match these funds, and authorization of appropriation of $2,404 to fund the' I 9 program, with the City Manager to accept the grant in behalf of the City. Resolution No. 3053, a resolution of the City Council authorizing execution of program Supplement No. 2 0TOPICS Project No.. T-3064®2, _ t lution for improvement of intersections of Redlands Boulevard and Cypress 3053 Avenue, Redlands Boulevard and Citrus Avenue, and Orange Street and ^S act Citrus Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor -to execute the documents in ? behalf of the City, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman neMirjyn. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. `here being no further business, on motion, Council adjourned at 11:10 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting on June 29 at 8:00 A.M. � for the purpose of considering adoption of the Conservation and {open J Space Elements of the Sean Bernardino County Gen ra3 -.Plan as elements ? of the Redlands General Flan, and for holding a public hearing on this matter. k Next regular meeting, July 3, 1973. �E •, , . ' �ror of the City of dlands er �(( t