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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-1106_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers , Safety Hall , 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 6, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMixjyn, 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 Reverend Thomas J. Walling of the Central Church of Christ. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 1973 and the adjourned regular meeting of November 2, 1973 were approved as submitted. Mayor Cummings announced that the 1973 Mayor' s Fishing Trophy was won by Cynthia Torres, 930 Herald Street, who caught a seven-pound Channel . Is Catfish. Cynthia, who is almost four years old, was accompanied to the .ng podium by her mother, father and three sisters. She listened to the LY Mayor ' s words of congratulations for catching the largest fish ever caught at Ford Park and accepted her trophy with obvious delight. Mayor Cummings announced that the number of licenses issued and the number of fish caught far exceeded that of last year, and thanked the Rotary Club for a donation for the purchase of fish. Bids for the construction of Community Park were opened and publicly declared in the nffir--e of thp rlitv r1erk at 1ntnn A-M - or-f-_nhPr in. 1q?i . of the three bids could be assembled into one bid, it would con very close to the engineering estimate for the cost. City Manz Merritt explained in answer to Mr. Knudsen' s question that the not itemized under sub-contractors in the low bidder ' s presents will be done by employees of that bidder ' s firm. Council agair briefly discussed the unrealistic cost for this park, the probI raising the additional monies, and expressed regret that the pa not included in the Redevelopment Area as the council had origi proposed. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordinance No. 1523, an ordinance of the City Council adopting I went. No. 115 to Zoning ordinance 1000 - Permitted Fences and WE Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting open for commE Ordinance questions regarding this ordinance. None being forthcoming, tT No. 1523 Fences and public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1523 was a Walls on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, by the followir call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cun NOES ; None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1524, an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 100C Ordinance Parking. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a E No. 1524 hearing for any comments or questions concerning this ordinanCE Parking None being forthcoming, Ordinance No. 1524 was adopted, on moti Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with waiver reading of the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vc AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cun NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City C at a regular meeting thereof held November 6, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings; Deputy City Attorney Brunick 1. Lot Split No. 447 - Kenneth R. Roth That the request of Kenneth R. Roth for permission to split prc located at 1720 Saritta Drive, R.A. Zone, be approved subject t recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Con minutes dated October 30, 1973, with deletion of Planning Depax recommendation No. 2. On receipt of a letter from Dr. Roth rec the tabling of this matter to the meeting of November 20, 1973, was tabled to the meeting of November 20 by unanimous vote, on of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 210 - S & S Development Co. - Time E Mk= ^-F *k,� Q C. 0 T,=inA Or% fr%v- =.-v4-ninct4r%ri of At the meeting of October 30, 1973 the Planning Commission discussed this problem of non-compliance at length and made several suggestions for referral to the City Council. Planning Director Schindler explained that occasionally, prior to obtaining an occupancy permit and business license, a business will request approval for electricity and water connections "for testing purposes" . Following this they continue in business without obtaining occupancy permit or business license. Enforcement was discussed briefly with Councilman Knudsen recommending individual consideration of each problem. Mayor Cummings pointed out that a study is now under way by the Attorney's office of methods of enforcement; added that the majority of citizens conform without delay, and that any enforcement should be carried out promptly on an impartial basis . Redevelopment Agency_ - Announcement of Meeting Council concurred unanimously in the calling of a Redevelopment Agency meeting for 2 :00 P.M. on November 20, 1973 in the Council Chambers . Traffic Commission - The Traffic Commission at its meeting of October 18, 1973 made the following recommendation to Council: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 677, Section 67709 (a) of the Redlands Traffic ordinance: ution 1. Prohibit parking on the east side of Orange Street from Colton 3076 Avenue to Sun Avenue. ng 2. Establish two-hour parking limit (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays excepted) on the east side of Texas Street from Redlands Boulevard to Colton Avenue. Following explanation for the students present in the audience by Councilman DeMirjyn, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 3076 was adopted unanimously. The Traffic Commission also made the following recommendation to Council: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 680, Section 68001 (a) of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1. Establish the following speed limits and in each instance sign ution post the roadway as required by law: 3077 (a) Colton Avenue from Calhoun Street to Orange Street - 30 mph. Limits (b) Orange Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue - 30 mph. (c) Orange Street from Lugonia Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue - 45 mph. (d) Orange Street from San Bernardino Avenue to Pioneer Avenue 45 mph. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Resolution No. 3077 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Councilman DeMirjyn announced that the Traffic Commission had unanimously recommended the removal of the Franklin Avenue tree. ____1' — ! —— , —— —_ "i—_— ——1__ ____­__A .Lb,-4- 4-1,— n-•,-1,. 4 Mayor Cummings mentioned receipt of seven or eight letters from viduals and the Horticultural Society and Park Commission proteE the removal of the Franklin Avenue tree, and announced receipt c phone call urging removal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A report from the Department of Public Works of recorded accider involving the tree between August 1, 1969 and the present date -. that one accident on September 17, 1973 was reported. Park Comn Franklin er Bromberger briefly addressed Council and reported the Park Cc Avenue sion's unanimous recommendation that the tree be left until the Tree adjacent is developed. Council discussed this tree and trees it general. Council received the report that the Public Works Dept expects the section of road between Redlands Boulevard and Ford will be completed in five months and that the department expecte traffic on Franklin Avenue to be cut one-half. On motion of Cot Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, the matter was tabled fox year by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilmen Knudsen, DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Council then briefly discussed the process of allowing developer Off-site sign for improvement installation rather than requiring widening Improvement streets at a time when it is not necessary. Council also discus Agreements property across from the Country Club where the off-site improve were not required due to heavy planting which has now been remov and asked that staff investigate this situation. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance in order to participate with the C.H.P. in the State-authorized No. 1525 Abandoned Vhhicle Program, first reading was given to Ordinance Abandoned 1525 which amends Ordinance No. 1381 and the City of Redlands Or Vehicles Resolution Code as applies to abandoned vehicles; and Resolution No. 3047, No. 3047 indicates the City's desire to participate in this program, was Agreement unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Resolution Resolution No. 3075, a resolution of the City Council of the Cit No. 3075 Redlands establishing uniform rules and regulations for non-rene Agricultural Agricultural Preserve Contracts was unanimously adopted, on moti Preserves Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller. CITY MANAGER At the meeting of August 21, 1973, Council expressed a desire to Bowl Area replenish the reserve for Property Acquisition Fund with the net Property from the City-owned rental units. City Manager Merritt announce Fund Transfer the net income from this source from 1968 through 1973 is $16, 32' motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, un projects - the City Hall air conditioning, the City Hall electrical system; the Lincoln Shrine lighting and fire alarm; and the security !all - lighting at Smiley Library. It is recommended that the work be xical submitted for bids and completed as a single item. It is believed that this total engineering project can be done for $100, 000. Following explanation that this would eliminate the original two-year plan for installation of air conditioning at City Hall and result in a saving of approximately $28,000, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to this proposal with authorization to go to bid. The Director of Finance anticipates that Revenue Sharing interest income will be available to cover the additional $12,000 needed. City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 3078, a resolution of ution 3078 the City Council amending Resolution No. 2993 which establishes the ide fees for Hillside Memorial Park, and authorizing the Superintendent to ial order, upon customer request, urns, vases and plaques from manufac- turers ' catalogues in order to provide a better customer choice of items . On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 3078 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. The Howard Ambulance Company has requested a 33 1/3 percent increase in the rates charged for patient pick-up, an increase in the per mile allowance, and a $2.00 fee for oxygen masks, The City staff has made an in-depth study of the fee schedule of surrounding cities , has reviewed the financial report of the company, and recommended an increase to $35.00 for one patient, and $1. 50 per mile. ution Council listened to a very lengthy presentation by Mr. P. Norman 3079 Osborne, owner, additional information by Mr. Hy Weitzman, and ance discussed the matter at very great length. Following this, a rate fee ase of $40.00 per individual, $1. 50 per mile and $2.00 for oxygen mask were ordered for Resolution No. 3079, which was approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller NOES : Councilman Sewall, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None Mrs. Frank Patton briefly addressed Council stating that for the last six years in her home town in Pennsylvania the Fire Department has taken charge of the ambulance service, and the citizens are very satisfied with the system. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Deed Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute a Corporation Grant of Deed from the City to Michael N. ,Sporrong and Robert N. Sporrong and Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. A further slight modification in the route of the Little Green authorized to go into effect on November 12, 1973, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimously. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business to come before Council, the Cou adjourned, on motion, at 8:55 P.M. Next regular meeting, November 20, 1973. ATTEST: City cleVVY &�yoy of the City o Redlands -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Plunge. These funds can be restored from Revenue Sharing Funds FY 1975. 4 . That the funds received from the HUD Grant and public contributions be credited as offsets to the park construction appropriation. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, item 1. above was approved by AYE votes of all present. Items 2 . , 3 . and 4. were authorized as outlined, on motion of Council- man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, by AYE votes of all present City Manager Merritt announced a gift to the City from Mr. Allen to Dangermond of all plant material, seed and turf needed for Community Park. He added that this is a value of at least $7, 700 and would result in using larger trees than originally planned. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, a letter of appreciation was authorized to be forwarded to Mr. Dangermond rITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Phyllis Williams thanked Council for their efforts in behalf of Community Park and pledged her continued support. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, authorization was given for waiver of business license for advertising subscription, publication, and sale of a book, Redlands Baseball for Boys, by AYE votes of all present. ION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held November 20, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ; City Attorney Taylor 1. Lot Split No. 447 - Kenneth R. Roth That the request of Kenneth R. Roth for permission to split property located at 1720 Saritta Drive, R-A zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated October 30, 1973, with deletion of Planning Department recommendation No. 2. The request of Dr. Roth to be relieved of installation of sewer at this time was concurred with by Director of Public Works Shefchik. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, approval was unanimously given subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated October 30, 1973, with deletion of Planning Department recommendation No. 2, and require- ment that Dr. Roth sign the agreement to install sewer upon request of the City. 2. Conceptual Development Plan for Prospect Park Following a public hearing to consider the conceptual development plan for Prospect Park, the Planning Commission concurs in the plan with the following exceptions: 1. South five acre parcel to be developed as a passive park area;