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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-1016_CCv0001.pdf S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 16, 197.� at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. T 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn. The minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1973 were approved as submitted. The following bids were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date for a Stump Grinder for the Park Department: Dearth Machinery Company Net Bid Price $7,113. 75 Award Baldwin Park, California optional Trade- In Allowance 650.00 p Skeans, Inc. Net Bid Price $9,124. 73 der Sacramento, California Optional Tpade- In Allowance 350.00 West Point Industries, Inc. Net Bid Price $7,809.90 Long Beach, California Optional Trade In Allowance 1, 200.00 On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Council concurred with the recommendation of Director of Parks MacKenzie and awarded the bid to the Dearth Machinery Company in the amount of net bid $7, 113. 75 with a trade-in allowance of $650.00, as this was the lowest qualified bid and met all specifications . HEARINGS Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public hearing for consideration of Resolution No. 3023, the Pedestrian Mall Project. City Attorney Taylor reported that the effect of the Court's prohibi- tion of the hearing on Pedestrian Mall is no longer applicable because r%-F A,=,,4a4r%n 'k.-AnAeaA r1r%um by Oiiriorinir nniiri- TiiArip- Tnqp.nh Waf-7_ n=ZV-LUL.LUII No. 3071 the City Council of the City of Redlands determining that a Pede Pedestrian Mall shall be established, in full; and stated that the Council Mall in a position to consider this resolution establishing a Pedestr Established Mall . Mr. Taylor further explained that the Dill Lumber Company may to matter to Superior Court in an effort to show that there has bee loss of value to property; that from the time judgement is signe entered, the losing party has sixty days to file an appeal; and there is a remote possibility that the Court might strike down t judgement and determine the Mall cannot be used. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded b Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 3071, a resolution of the City Council determining that a Pedestrian Mall shall be established, unanimously adopted by the City Council. Mr. Taylor then asked for action of the Council authorizing the Attorney to represent the City in determining whether the claim $10,000 damages filed by Dill Lumber Company has any basis in fa On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, authorization for such action by the City Attorney was unanimous approved. Mayor Cummings stated that the City should feel fairly confident the appeal and requested information about a possible countersui recover the costs brought about by this delay in time. The atto advised awaiting the findings and conclusions of the Court. He that the Council must decide whether it is wise for the City to with assessment of owners and laying out of large sums of money , there might be a reversal of Court judgement. Former Mayor Burroughs addressed Council reaffirming his committ and most property ownerseager determination to proceed with th project and stated that they stand firmly behind the Council to assistance in any possible way. Mayor Cummings again thanked Mr. Burroughs and his committee. �OMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Co. at a regular meeting thereof held October 16, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjy: Deputy City Attorney DeSilva Absent: Mayor Cummings 1. R.P.C. No. 395 - Amendment 115 to Ordinance 1000 R.P.C. No. 395, Amendment 115 to Ordinance 1000, a resolution of Planning Commission which amends Section 43.20 (a) , Permitted Fe., and Walls, was discussed briefly and adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman K Ordinance No. 1523, an ordinance of the City Council adopting Am, w..wv.aua:♦w. ux XW.Y c#,Lu WA. 61,.11 Ordinance No. 1524 an ordinance of the City Council establishing Amendment No. 116 to Zoning Ordinance 1000, was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with public hearing set for November 6, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. Street Study No. 28 -Citrus Invest encs Incorporated That the request of Citrus Investments Incorporated for the re-naming of Coulston Avenue to Orange Tree Lane for that portion extending " easterly from California Street approximately 940 feet, be approved. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this request for name change was approved and Resolution No, 3072, which establishes this recommendation of the Planning Commission, was adopted by AYE votes of all present. Street Stud oto. P a n`. Department That the recommendation of the Planning p Y Department that McIlhen Road between Fifth and Sixth Avenue be re-named to LaSalle Street, be approved. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, this recommendation was approved, and Resolution No. 3073, a resolution of the City Council establishing the name LaSalle Street for this portion of Mcllheny Road, was adopted by AYE votes of all present, f(( . entative Ma o. 8594 _ Devel ent .;o , ;n - Time Extension I' The recommendation of the Planning Department that the request of from November 16 1973 to N'c�vemberon for Tract No. 8594 for one year C=Y Development for a time extension ' 16, 1974, the tract being located between Cypress Avenge and Clifton Avenue 150 feet east of San Mateo Street, was approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, subject to Environmental Review Committee approval, by AYE votes of all present. Ettie L#Sjlope fpr B s a yes, o ,4 Council considered a request for permission to locate a ten-boy home IIs on San Bernardino Avenue 600 feet wost of ludson on a ten-acre parcel, of citrus. The property would require a change of zone from Agricultural and is also in the Urban Reserve. From a planning view- point, this is not appropriate, and a similar home was recently � required to locate in the R--2 district. Following brief discussion on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, they staff was authorized to notify the applicant that the change of zone was not desirable. Mr. Art Liebman, psychologist for the nine homes located in southern California, addressed Council and accepted this decision, Councilman Knudsen reminded Council and staff that the convalescent home located at Terracina Hroo side was required to install a sewer within a five-year period. Mr. Knudsen recommended that the institution be notified in sufficient time to allow this work to be done. Council briefly discussed the reported Prospect Park plan with three ladies present in the audience. Council assured the ladies that the proposed plans will be considered by all Commissions whose responsi- bility is affected, and that the matter will first be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Mr. Schindler stated that its will be given a public hearing on November 13, 1973. f n C s icata - Councilman Knudsen stated that another vote was established on the Baseball for Boys Board, a representative from Managers and Coaches . He also reported that the cost for programs ran 4: from 31� per person for Girls Softball., to $33.00 per person for the Girls Drill Team. Mayor Cummings again announced the League of California Cities n Sunday through Wednesday, October 21-24. Following this afternoon' s Planning meeting, Council had briefly discussed the Plan proposed for Prospect Park. This matter is scheduled later on this agenda, but Council agreed that as the Prospect will not be publicly aired this evening, it would be considerate Park Plan discuss this briefly at this time for the large number of people the audience who came in response to the article in the newspape Councilman Knudsen moved to refer the matter to the Planning Con sion. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, to be I November 13, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Mrs. Moore briefly addressed Cou The Council concurred that the Plan will be considered by variot commissions and unanimously approved the motion. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Cummings read a letter from Mr. Howard Connor, reporting c negotiations for acquisition of the needed land for the Consorti development. The letter closed with the following request: "Th Consortium Consortium respectfully requests your approval at this time to a Report ize notification of all property owners and holders of encumbers who have not formally executed the option agreements prior to November 15, 1973, that the appropriate agency of the City will proceed with condemnation in order to conform with the time frau the Consortium's agreement with the City of Redlands. " Followir brief discussion, Councilman Miller moved that the City Council record as receiving the report of October 12 from the Consortiuu approving the recommendation made in this report, and authorizin Consortium to proceed with property acquisition in the project a as outlined in the report. The motion was seconded by Councilma DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Councilman Knudsen presented an agreement signed by Mr. Joseph B Rezendes, the owner of the property in the 300 block on Franklin Franklin containing the tree which Mr. Knudsen 'states has been the cause Ave. Tree many traffic accidents, and the removal of which he recommends. agreement would permit the City to remove the tree, with the Cit paying all costs . The matter was again discussed as in the prev minutes . Mr. Mackenzie stated that the matter has been before the Park Co sion several times and that at the meeting of January 18, 1973 t Commission concluded that removal of the tree should be delayed the property was developed in that immediate area. on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, the matter was tabled to the next meeting by the following roll call vote: AVE.S !! (Imint-i 1 rnpn Mi I 1 P-r 1 - M;;unr (limmi nriQ iance administered by the State Board of Equalization, providing penalties 1521 for violations and providing a contract with the State for administra- 3 and tion and operation of the sales and use tax ordinance was given first Cax reading of the title and laid over under the rules . The tax rate remains the same at 95/100 of 1%. The operative date will be January 1, 1974. Ordinance No. 1522, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a filing fee of $25.00 for candidates for iance elective offices within the City was given first reading of the title 1522 and laid over under the rules with the second reading set for an adjourned regular meeting to be held November 2, 1973 at 7:30 A.M. It was explained that this fee is to partially cover the cost of checking the additional names on registration papers as required by recent State Law. MAGER City Manager Merritt joined in expression of concern at the reported reduction in parking areas being required by E.P.A. for the reason of .ng air pollution reduction. Each Councilman expressed concern with this :tion matter. Councilman Sewall stated that he will be attending the Environmental Quality meeting of SCAG thiscoming Thursday and will seek information at that time. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, tue unanimous approval was given to the transfer of $15,000 of revenue ng sharing funds from the Ford Park road project to the Sylvan restroom project, which would be used for the restroom, electrical and concrete work and new sewer, with the remainder to be spent for purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Texonia Park. .ution on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, 1069 unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 3069, which adds the .ty position of Utility Superintendent and Engineer, omitted from the Public Works Staff at the beginning of the fiscal year. .ution On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, 3070 Resolution No. 3070, which designates management and confidential .dential employees of the City of Redlands, pursuant to Government Code 3507.5, )yees was unanimously adopted. Unanimous approval was given on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, to permission for the location of collection bind within the City by the Sun-Telegram Newspaper. This project is being established to replenish funds used in the "Lend a Hand" program of the Sun-Telegram. The City Manager was authorized to execute the Certificate of Accept- ance in behalf of the city for a Grant Deed to the City from Cypress work within the community. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to change in bus route as recommen( by Staff. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Council adjourned at 8:30 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting c November 2, 1973 at 7: 30 A.M. Next regular meeting, November 6, 1973. ATTEST: r42 City 'aflvr AOY-8'r of the City of/Redlands -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-