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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0807_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on August 7, at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P PRESENT Jack B . Cummings , Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Reverend Edward J. Connolly of St. Mary's Catholic The minutes of the regular meeting of July 17 and the adjourned r meeting of July 24, 1973 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC_ ,HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1455, which grants a fifteen-year franchise for CAT Redlands to Televents of California, Inc. , requires Council appro a public hearing for any transfer of franchise. At this time May Cummings declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any co: CATV or questions concerning this request. No comments or questions b forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Gail 01 president of Televents, Inc. , explained to Council that the trans being requested for internal restructuring and that the financial votes of all present. Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1519, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance nce No. 1000 as relates to property development standards for interior yards 519 and courts for group dwellings, and procedure for Home Occupation Permits. nce Mayor Cummings again opened the meeting as a public hearing for any comments or questions concerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming the public hearing was declared closed. Following a brief explanation by Planning Director .3chindler, Ordinance No. 1519 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Miller ITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Dr . Donald Shasky, of 734 West Highland Avenue, read a hypercritical prepared statement of allegations relating to Council action in efforts to acquire a disposal site. He stated that a cocktail party celebrating the "windfall" to former mayor Charles Parker was attended by Council members following the meeting of June 5, 1973. On detailed questioning by Councilman Sewall later in the evening, Dr. Shasky stated that he did not have personal knowledge of the material he had read, did not accuse Mr. Sewall of attending the cocktail party, would not reveal the source of his allegations. Mayor Cummings stated that he attended no party, explained to Dr. Shasky that the meeting he referred to lasted from 7:00 to 11:15 in the evening, and he could not believe there was any frivolity following it. ON REPORTS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held August 7, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Knudsen, Sewall., Vice Mayor DeMirjyh; Deputy City Attorney Brunick Absent: Councilman Miller, Mayor Cummings R.P.C. No. 394 - Precise Street Plan No. 11 This matter was tabled to September 40 1973 on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, at the request of General Telephone Company through Division Manager C. B. Miller. Variance No. 177 - Clyde Fisher, Jr. This application for variance was tabled; however, Council briefly discussed a problem of improperly located construction. Planning Director Schindler stated that some cities require certification of all setbacks by a licensed surveyor and recommended this procedure for Redlands . On—ne,i Irrmmn VniiAaea" zAA=A *h=i- nnnacinnal l it cvhpn +him r-,;%Act ares r�ntivszA 4. Lot S21it No. 445 - A. M. Wilson & M. E. Messersmith That the request of Wilson and Messersmith for permission to sp property located at 1455 Pacific Street, R-E zone, Lot Split No be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments a contained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 24, 1973. motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Lo No. 445 was approved by AYE votes of all present. 5. Lot Split No. 446 - Earl E. Herring That the request of Earl E. Herring for permission to split pro located at 900 and 902 West State Street, R-2 zone, Lot Split N be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments a contained in Planning Commission minutes dated July 24, 1973. motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Lo No. 446 was approved by AYE votes of all present. 6. Sign Code Enforcement Council briefly commented upon the denial by the Planning Commi when the Commission reconsidered the Van De Kamp sign presently located at Gerrard's Market, stated that the City sign code mus strictly enforced, and that the existence of signs approved pri the present code must be explained to interested persons. 7. Tract No. 8499 - Mark Beguelin, et al - Final Approval All requirements having been complied with as outlined in Counc minutes dated March 7, 1972, it is the recommendation of the Pl Department that final approval be given for Tract No. 8499. On of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Vice Mayor DeMirjyn, final ap of Tract No. 8499 was given by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Sewall, Vice Mayor DeXirjyn NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: Councilman Miller, Mayor Cummings 8. Lot Split No. 442 - W. E. Brown - Final Approval All requirements having been complied with as specified in Coun minutes dated June 5, 1973, it is the recommendation of the Pla Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 442. motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, fi approval of Lot Split No. 442 was given by AYE votes of all pre Park Commission - Vice Mayor DeMirjyn presented the name of Dr. Appointment A. Dayes for membership on the Park Commission. He stressed th achievement in the beautification of Redlands that Dr. Dayes ha in Smiley Heights. Council expressed pleasure at Dr . Dayes ' wi ness to serve on the Park Commission, and he was appointed on m of C'ouncilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by AYE of all present. Traffic Commission - The Traffic Commission at its meeting of J 1973 made the following recommendations: Resolution SECTION ONE: Pursuant. to Article 673, Section 67303 (a) of the No. 3060 Redlands Traffic Ordinance: Traffic - 1 Rof A hl i Qh "q+-nn"-Q; r7n to ---i-nn nnr+-h 'hniinrl i-r;Af f i t- nn rrnum Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Eliminate angle parking on Olive Avenue between Sixth Street and Eureka Street on both sides of the street and replace the parking with parallel parking lines. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution No, 3060 was adopted, to establish the changes outlined (stop signs) in Section One. The removal of angle parking on Olive Avenue recommended in Section Ave. Two was discussed at very great length, with the information that 42 Ig spaces would be lost by this change, replacement spaces for these 42 cars would be valued at approximately $2, 000 per space, and that five minor accidents had been reported in 1972 in this area. Council added that Olive Avenue is storage-type parking rather than in-and-out parking. Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, this recommendation was tabled pending a study of alternate parking arrangements by the City staff. CIONS AND PETITIONS Mrs. William E. White, 1650 Ford Street, requested permission to install a septic tank and seepage pit, in lieu of sewer extension, for the reason that her home is actually 250 feet from the end of the existing sewer main. Acting Director of Public Works Shefchik explain Tank ed that although the nearest corner of Mrs . White' s property is indeed within 100 feet from the nearest sewer, this installation would be extremely costly and use of a septic tank would not constitute a health or safety hazard, and the sewer would be extended at such time as her property is subdivided. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman. Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, this permission was authorized by AYE votes of all present. The request of the First United Pentecostal Church for use of the Redlands Bowl between 7:00 and 10:00 P.M. during the week of September 18 through 22 was approved subject to payment of fees, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by AYE votes of all present. Application for alcoholic beverage license transfer at the Tartan of Redlands was brought for information purposes only. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, approval was given for Councilman Knudsen to be out of the Continental United States for a short time during the next three months . The application of the American Missionary Society of Los Angeles, 3e California, for exemption of business license requirement for door-to- r I door solicitation within the City of Redlands was denied on motion of rs­——: "1--- T%—Wir 4 v.4.— -—---A—A 1-es t-l­——4 1m-- TZ­Ar " . > A-A7V ­ 4-tet.^+ r � Disposal chase and a directive to cancel the escrow. Mr. Merritt recon Site adoption of this agreement and escrow cancellation authorizatil Councilman Knudsen moved, and Vice Mayor DeMirjyn seconded, th, City accept the rescission agreement and authorize cancellatioi the escrow, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign in behalf City. In the discussion which followed, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn suggeste4 City seek a smaller site, one to last five to eight years. Ma, Cummings stated that he was not anxious to work on a smaller s; Councilman Sewall pointed out that the environmental quality s, just completed by SCAG indicated that solid -waste recycling wi, be available for the next fifteen years . The agreement was eve adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSTAIN: Councilman Sewall, who stated that he did not have sufficient information at this point to vote. ABSENT: Councilman Miller Councilman Knudsen read from West's Annotated California Codes Chapter 6.5 - Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises, stated that he believed this chapter related to the original vc the disposal site, which vote he held to be illegal. Mr. Knudsen then explained to those in the audience the process which Codes are kept up todate by -a "Cumulative Pocket Part. " is reprinted each yeartokeep all newly adopted, revised and ed laws in correct relationship. ) Deputy City Attorney Brunick stated that he stands on his prioj opinion and concurred wholeheartedly with the League of Califo: Cities . Mayor Cummings referred to communications from George H. Murph, Legislative Counsel of California, and from the League of Cali: Cities ' Staff Attorney, Mrs . Carla F. Reid, which state that Gc ment Code Section 54725 is limited to approval of a contract t( financed by revenue bonds, and stating that the action taken bi City Council at its meeting of June 5 is authorized by Governm( Section 37350 and 37351. Councilman Sewall pointed out that laws are subject to interpr( and used as an example the diversified opinions of members of i Supreme Court. City Manager Merritt reported receipt of letters from Charles I Ellsworth, of the Redlands Flight Service, Jerry Arendt, Presi( Airport the San Gorgonio Aero Club, and R. A. Slayman, Director of Pub] Improvement Consumer Relations of Lockheed Propulsion Company, commending 1 place to play softball. This request will be directed to the Recrea- tion Department and Recreation Commission. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, a letter of congratulation to the Board of Directors of the Redlands Community Hospital was authorized over the Mayor ' s signature for the achievement of status as a primary Emergency Facility, as recently announced by the County Medical Society. HED BUSINESS Reverend Ted Hurlburt commented briefly on the three meetings held by the Ad Hoc Committee appointed by Council to study Revenue Sharing for Social Services and presented the following recommendations for support: North Redlands Neighborhood Clinic $3, 208.00 Redlands Legal Assistance Clinic 2, 520.00 Employment Office 2, 880. 00 TEL-MED 600.00 $9, 208.00 The committee further recommends that the Redlands Office of the ue American Red Cross act as financial Administering Agent to disburse ng the funds, and that the funds be available September 1, retroactive to August 1. Council discussed many aspects of the matters considered by the Ad Hoc Committee; each expressed regret that the minutes of the meetings had not been received, and questioned whether or not the conclusions had been by unanimous vote. Mr. Hurlburt expressed concern that guidelines for the operation of the committee itself, eligibility for aid, and the control and reporting of the funds were not yet established. Mayor Cummings statee, that the National Conference of Mayors recommended that these funds should be used where Federal programs had ceased or become greatly reduced. Mr. Francis Riley urged Council support of these listed expenditures . Mr. John Clark of 1115 Lugonia, reminded Council of other established organizations which also need funds, Attorney Brunick stated that an Attorney General opinion will soon be received and recommended that the matter be tabled until a written opinion and definition is in hand; he pointed to the 110% penalty for illegal use of revenue sharing funds. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the matter was tabled by AYE votes of all present. Mayor Cummings announced that his representative to the committee, Mr. Leo Hernandez, was moving, and that Ismael Soto would replace him. UNESS Business To process the above annexation to the Parking and Business Imp and ment Area "A" , a public hearing is required; on motion of Counc Improvement Area "e Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, public hearing was au A" advertised on the above matter for September 4, 1973 at 7:00 P. Purchase of six 1974 CHP Vehicles for the City of Redlands by t Police Department of General Services of the State of California was a Vehicles ized by Resolution No. 3062, which was adopted by AYE votes of present on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilma Knudsen. The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on the foll three items by AYE votes of all present: Design and installation of a fire sprinkler system in Bid Calls the basement of the A. K. Smiley Library, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall; Industrial-type Tractor Loader with Backhoe, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen; One latest-model Tandem Steel Wheel Pavement Roller, 8-10 tons minimum weight, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Two grant deeds were accepted by AYE votes of all present with Grant Deeds City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptant behalf of the City: Grant Deed for street right-of-way purposes from H.L. and D.J. Archbold in connection with Lot Split 427 on motion of Councilman DeMirj seconded by Councilman Sewall; Texaco Texaco property at 5th Street and Redlands Boulevard, on motion Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. City Manager Merritt reported an increase in population to 37, 7 be certified August 31, 1973 by the State Department of Populat Research. Mr. Merritt added that this will bring about a $20. 5 individual increase in motor vehicle, gas tax, higbway carriers cigarette tax receipts. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, 9:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, August 21, 1973. ATTEST: _D