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Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda. 7 :00 P.M.
,.Tack R. Cummings, Mayor
Charles G. DeMl.rjyn, Vice Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ellsworth E. Moller, 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 the Reverend Martin G. Zylstra, of the Highland Avenue:
Christian Reformed Church.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 1973 were approved as
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submitted.
The following hada for the construction of the 50 MG Fifth Avenue
Reservoir were opened and Publicly declared in the office of the City
Clerk at 1.0:00 A.M. on July 1 , 1973:
Buster & Schuler Lump Sum: $537, 000.00
Redlands, California Add: 0--
Deduct: 4, 500 00
ward Edgehill Construction, Inc. bump Sum: $646, 670.00
Ave. Fontana, California Add: 13, 127 .00
Deduct: �-0--
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J. Putnam Herack Lump Sum: $554, 235.00
San Bernardino, California Add : -0-
Deduct: 12, :232 . 00
Peter Kaewit Sons Company Lump Sum: $537, 360.00
Arcadia, California Add: _,0_
Deduct: 5, 500 . 00
E. M. Penn.. Construction Company Trump Sum: $557, 022 .00
Baldwin Parr.., California Add: 6, 000 .00
Deduct: _0
'hese bads were referred for study to the Department of Engineering
and the consulting engineers, James M. Montgomery, Inc:.
At this time it is the recommendation that award be made to J. Putnam
Renck in the amount of $542, 003 . 00 as a total of Item one alas Item
two. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded
by Councilman. Sewall., award was unanimously given to the J. Putnam
Henck firm in the amount of $.542, 010.3 .00.
At 10:00 A.M. this date the following bids were opened and publicly
declared :in the office of the City Clerk for heat planing and street
yard resurfacing of Colton Avenue from Church Street to Grove Street:
facing Fontana Paving
a Ave. Fontana., California Total: $24, 367.00
case and stated that he wouldre-read both briefs . Mr. Taylor i
mended the Public Rearing be continued. Following a brief discs
the Council continued the Public Hearing to an adjourned regulaa
meeting on July 24, 1.97.3 at 2. 309 P.M.
1 ( RK1, PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Ismael Soto, of 1.003 Calhoun Street, addressed Council to ri
them of his request of May 15, 1973 concerning the allotment of
l sharing funds to social service projects for the citizens of Re(
Mr. Soto added that he represented fourteen organizations , stats
the needs outlined were critical , expressed concern with delay c
action by an Ad Hoc Committee to be appointed by Council ; and r4
a date for action by August 1„
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Revenue Mayor Cummings replied that an Ad Hoc Committee had been formed
Sharing consisting of one representative selected by each Council member
jl Funds for
Social. representatives will be: vice Mayor DeMirjyn - Jack Nagasara;
Services
Dr. Miller _.m Gloria Leer Councilman Knudsen - Reverend Ted Hurl]
Councilman Sewall M- Reverend. Hal Hudspeth, Mayor Cummings - Leo
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Hernandez . Mayor Cummings further stated that a, meeting would I
for July 24, at which time this group will review the proposals
have already come as of this date, and will develop ground .rules
heir activities , Mayor Cummings added that a private agency h�
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requested funds , that there is some question as to the legality
this use of revenue sharing funds, and that San Bernardino Coun.
Counsel is researching .the matter as relates to Sari Bernardino 1
Following discussion of Mr . oto ' s request that funds be frozen
this purpose, can motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Counc
Miller, unbudgeted revenue sharing funds were authorized to be
until a report is received from the Ad Hoc Committee or until.
Council meeting of September 4. Mr. Soto also reported that.. on
4 Saturday, August 4, there would be a dance given by the Concern
Men' s group for the benefit of Community Parr.,
Mr. John Melchor, of 502 Cajon Street, briefly addressed. Counci
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his recommendations for the preservation and protection of City
Mr. Melcher expressed great admiration for the present appearan,
the Mission Inn in Riverside, the Y.W.C,A, in ,San Bernardino an,
City lull in Redlands. Councilman Sewall announced that Mr. An
trout had expressed a similar opinion.
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REPORTS
Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City C{
at a regular meeting thereof held duly 17, 1973 at : 00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen DeMir yn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor
Cummings ; deputy City Attorney Brunick
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nance of the City Council. adopting Amendment No. 1.14 to Zoning
Ordinance 1000, was given first reading of the title, and Laid over
under the rules with public hearing sed; for August.. 7, 1973 at: 7:00 P.Mlil
Commission Review and _Lp
pKoval No. 3Q3 - ,Tames H. Daniels
This Commission Review and Approval was denied by the Planning
Commission at their meeting of July 10, 1973 . Mr. Daniels addressed
Council stating that he was not in the city at the time of the Plan-
ning Commission hearing of this C.R.A. and briefly explained his
plans for the property. Following discussion of the Planning Commis-
sion minutes, Council viewed some pictures of the adjoining area
presented. by Mr . Daniels . Councilman Sewall explained the appeal.
procedure which. is established under the Zoning Ordinance, which
includes a $25.00 fee for staff preparation.
Planning Director Schindler stated that this was an unusual_ situation
with no public comment and no controversy; he recommended that this
matter be returned to the Commission for reconsideration, and, stated
that it could be heard after the agenda for the next. Planning
Commission meeting. Council. concurred.
Commission Review and Aporoval for Conditional Use permit No, 207
Pioneer Acres
Planning Commission unanimously denied this application at its meeting
of July 10, 1973 and " in the process of denying, emphatically rejected. ,
the notion that the project can be modified at will under the existingii
Conditional Use Permit, and finally that the Commission goes on record
as being completely open-minded with respect to the concept of modular
housing. „
At this time the Council received an application for appeal to this
decision filed by Mr. Robert Van Roekel, with the grounds of appeal
being "have additional information to support revised site plan. "
(The fee for the appeal had not been paid, but was paid at this time
by Mr. Wilcot.t to the City Clerk. ) Noting this, the Council, agreed
to hear Mr. Nara.. Roekel ' s presentation.
Attorney Drunick suggested that when the notice has gone out of
rejection by the Planning Commission, perhaps the manner of appeal.
and the charges therefor should be .included in the letter.
In Mrs Van Roekel ' s extensive presentation he showed site plan of the
PRD which was approved on August 8, 1972 by the Council, at a 4 to 1 ,
vote over Planning Commission denial.. Mr. Van Roekel shooed slides
of Cather simi
Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, s
by Councilman Knudsen, Council denied the appeal by unanimous v
and added -that this presentation is not what the Commission has
Mr. Van Roekel was reminded that a, time extension could be appl
for on August 7, 1973 for one year with submission of an enviro
plan.
4. Tract No. 8748 - William Sternfeld - Final Approval
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall,
approval was given for William Sternfeld, Tract No. 8748, as al
requirements listed in Council minutes dated March 20, 1973 hav
complied with, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES ; Councilman DeMirjyn
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen
5. Mobile Home Sales - Exclusive Mobile Home Brokers
Following a review of the requirements under which the Zeiner-H
Mobile Home Park is permitted to display and sell mobile homes
parks, Council approval was given to the application by Exclusi
Mobile Homes for permission 'to present for sale eight mobile ho
units within orange Grove Estates. Approval was unanimously gr
with the addition that the mobile homes for sale be scattered t'
out the park in occupiable condition, with landscaping included
the limitation that the permit is granted to this owner, Exclus
Mobile Homes only (non-transferrable) , on motion of Councilman
DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
Mayor Cummings expressed regret at the resignation of Mr. Tirso
Serrano from the Park Commission, and requested a letter of app
tion for Mr. Serrano ' s service over the Mayor 's signature. In
addition to this vacancy on the Park Commission there will be a
vacancy on the Park Commission. Also there will be a student v
on the Traffic Commission. There are two resignations and thre
expiring appointments on the Housing Commission,
Councilman Knudsen announced that the Public Works Commission i
presently exploring the criteria for selection of disposal site
the financial operation of the Disposal Department. This Commi
will have another meeting on Monday, July 23 at 3 :00 P.M. in th
Hall Conference Room.
Councilman DeMirjyn announced that the cost of purchasing of a
site would be $165, 000 in taxes over a 25-year time, plus inter
which, Mr. DeMirjyn said, adds up to a total of $675, 000 in 25
Councilman Sewall commented on money management and reminded Coi
that paying taxes is sometimes more reasonable than the cost of
interest on the same amount of money. City Manager Merritt sta'
that tours are being set up for Mr . Dibble and another Public W(
Commission member to view potential disposal sites. City Manage
Merritt added that another proposal had been received, which thi
is presently evaluating.
Councilman Knudsen announced that Mr. Ralph Davis is now the Ch;
building. This bid was accepted by the Council at the meeting of
June 19, 1973 and caused cancellation of the previously arranged
sale of this building to Televents, Inc.
Mr. Merritt listed the estimated loss to the City and presented the
recommendation of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners concerning
a proper reimbursement for such loss, in time, financial outlay, and
loss of interest from the previously finalized sale. Councilman
Sewall moved acceptance of this recommendation; motion was seconded
by Councilman Miller , Prior to the vote on the motion, Mr. George
Sizemore requested delay of this matter due to the absence of VFW
Commander Whited. Motion was withdrawn.
�TIONS AND PETITIONS
Mrs. Shirley B. Lampton, Redlands District chairman of the San Andreas
Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc. , introduced some Camp Fire Girls and
their leaders, and explained the request for the closing of Fifth
Street on September lOtb, between 10 :00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. , for a
Camp Fire Girls Fair. Following brief Council discussion the matter
was referred to the staff for co-ordination with the Chamber of
Commerce.
'CATIONS
Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported the concern of citizens on Cypress
Avenue across from Gerrard' s Market regarding the parking of trucks
on the street. In the Council discussion which ensued, Chief Graefe
was asked to look into the enforcement of Ordinance No. 1430 which
Limits parking of trucks on city streets in residential areas to two
hours ,
Mayor Cummings reported a letter from Dr. Movsesian of 1001 Cimarron
ay Drive, which requested assistance regarding the noise from trucks on
the 'upgrade on the freeway, and suggested a sound 'barrier wall be
added. Councilman Knudsen reported that the State Division of High-
ways is studying plans for a truck lane in this section of the freeway
to Yucaipa. He suggested that the request be sent to the District 8
Office of the Division of Highways asking for a sound barrier wall
and requesting that the members of the City Council be informed of
the time of the Division meeting considering the truck lane. This was
approved by the City Council and the Clerk directed to send the
minutes and a request for notification of the meeting to the State
Division of Highways .
HED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 1518, an ordinance of the City of Redlands, amending
ante Chapter 63 of the City Code, and revising the initial and renewal fee
1518 for bicycle licenses, was adopted on motion of Councilman Sewall,
le seconded by Councilman Miller, with waiving of the reading of the
in city government, it would be possible to draw up guidelines
such a procedure. In the discussion which followed, the Counci'.
likened this to the Coalition which was established several yea:
and also considered using the commissions in this way. Followl_i
lengthy Council discussion, the matter was unanimously tabled fc
days for discussion throughout the community.
Council returned to consideration of the sale of the old Hall. o:
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Justice and, City Manager Merritt re-read the following recce era(
from the Board of Parking Place Commissioners:
It is recommended that the VFW deposit of $4, 000 with the City 1
charged as follows:
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Administrative cost to City . ¢ . A . . . , , 263. 32
VFW Bid Liquidated damages (loss of interest
Hall, of for one year on sale of property,
sale of which was lost by VFW bid
Justice and subsequent withdrawal) . . . . . . . . . . 1 150 00
Total.. . , . . . . ,. . , 1,413 .32
It is also recommended than the .remaining balance of $2, 586.68
returned to the VFW, provided they agree, i
uounci_i snouia enrorce the contract. Mr . Taylor added that 90 days
exist in which the VFW can stall purchase the Hall of Justice under
the contract as outlined within the bid.
Following lengthy discussion between the Council and Commander Whited,
Councilman Sewall moved, seconded by Councilman DeM.ir jyn, that if the
bid offer is now followed through, the recommendations presented by thel
City Manager be enforced„ Motion carried unanimously.
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tion Resolution No. 3057, a resolution of the City Council providing for the ,
3057 placement of assessment of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds
on the tax roll against the properties as listed in Exhibit t "A" of the
g ent resolution, was unanimously adapted on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
Vice Mayor L7eMi.rj_yn requested that Council instruct the City Attorney
to draw up the necessary ordinance to provide that all lease purchases
over $4, 000 be handled by bid procedure unless otherwise authora.. ecl by
the City Council . Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman
Sewall. seconded. by Councilman Knudsen, the matter was tabled for si_xt.y '
days for further study.
TCFR
Following a brief discussion and a presentation by Mr. Cary Cldfather
of Pleasant Hill, California, Council unanimously set a public hearing
on the matter of transfer of CATV franchise from Televents of
California, Inc. , on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by
Councilman Miller, for August 7, 1973 at 7: 00 P.M.
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Following a brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded
by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval_ was given to a contract with
Ict the firm of Tharaldson, Matthewson, Argabright, and Doby for the design ;
E and preparation of plans and specifications for the mechanical and
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electrical work in City Ball., Lincoln ;shrine and security lighting
Behind Smiley Library. This work will be done for the maximum of 7`%i
of the final construction contract price. Director of Building and
Safety Mitchellstressed to Council the need of having detailed
specifications when one is going to bid for engineering and mechanical
work., h
11 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
authorization was given to advertise for bids on one aerial.. Ladder
truck in the approximate amount of $88, 000, by unanimous Council vote
Authorization was also given for the purchase of a polygraph for the ii
aph Police Department, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by
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Councilman Miller, with the City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids 'l
Mr. . Robert Mitchell stated that in his work as Director. of Building and '3
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:pantos Brookside Avenue was denied in routine manner and referred to th
City' s insurance carriers.
The Council announced that at the drat~ Council meeting in SePtE
a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency will be held.
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Council acknowledged receipt of $50, 000 from Mr. Donald Wilcott
connection with the County Museum and. the Orange Tree Developmer
an additional $50, 000 to be received on October 1, 1973. This t
extension was approved unanimously on motion of Councilman Mille
seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
Council concurred in the brief absence of Councilman Miller f.ron
continental United States.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
Committee.
I Where being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, E
9: 35 P.M. , to an adjourned regular meeting on July 24 at 2: 30 P.
Next regular meeting, August. 7, 1973.
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