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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-1204_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, bel( the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 4, 1973 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, Councilman 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 ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed I invocation by Reverend Donald Weemboff, Chaplain, Redlands Comma Hospital . Consortium project was the culmination of recommendations from many e businesses, both in Redlands and San Bernardino. This firm served the fica- San Bernardino Redevelopment Project and also the Trellis Project in the City of Redlands , On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this clarification was unanimously approved. nta- Mr. George Buckmaster, Mr. Jack Hastings and Mr. James Stewart of Redlands, and Mr. George Wright of Rialto, the first four men to enter for the military service from Redlands , on November 20, 1940, came to the ans podium to donate the national flag to replace the one which was ial recently stolen from the Veterans Memorial. Mayor Cummings accepted the gift and expressed the thanks and appreciation of all citizens of Redlands . Mr. Carl Doss, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce to young Tommy Phillips of Redlands , who has progressed in the Pass, Punt and Kick Program of the National Football League to the 26th position out of 10,000. Tommy will compete on December 15, 1973 in the semi- final competition in Miami. All members of the Council wished Tommy well in this endeavor. Councilman Sewall added that just fifteen years ago todhy Tommy's father, Karl Phillips , was named one of three "Players of the Year" for the Terrier team of Redlands . [ON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held December 4, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings ; Deputy City Attorney Michael DeSilva The agenda was presented by Planning Director Schindler. R.P.C. No. 397 - Amendment No. 18 to the General Plan That R.P.C. No. 397, a resolution of the Planning Commission recom- mending adoption of the Open Space and Conservation Elements as Amendment No. 18 to the General Plan, be approved. Council discussed this 53-page document at length. Councilman Knudsen was generous in his praise of the scope and quality of this presenta- tion. He listed three changes he would like to see: Page 33 Removal of the terms "eliminate wasteful scattered site development procedures" . Page 20 Removal of the statement quoting the U.S. Soil and Conserva- tion Report which stated that there was no risk of depletion of sand and gravel in the Santa Ana. Page 19 The word "greenbelt" should be defined. Planning Director Schindler briefly explained the document and stated that this is a conceptual design for guidance and for implementation by the Council . Mr. Schindler recommended that incremental develop- ment and growth were most desirable. In the discussion which ensued, Council considered possible removal of street tree maintenance from the Park budget to some other City budget. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported that the Park Commission is reviewing the I nC C n- -r.. c4. A.. "t -- ­-' A-1- - A---- ..- A.- ­ A-4.- A-1--4. -,1 -- _a 4.11--.- It.____ was asked to set up a meeting with Supervisors Smith and Hansbex and Mr. Ken Topping of San Bernardino to discuss this problem. 3. Re ort - Provision and Maintenance of Landsca2ing The Planning Commission discussed five businesses which have fai to provide or maintain required landscaping in conjunction with Commission Review and Approval or a Building Pexniit. Mr. Schine reported that following Planning Commission action, all five prc ties are in the process of being brought into conformation with requirements . Attorney DeSilva stated that legal action would be inadvisable a time as there is evidence that the property owners intend to con with the requirements . Following discussion, Council authorizes staff to study this matter and to report in two weeks on the prc and preventive measures for the future. 4. Lot S21it No. 449 - Frank Schaeffer - Final A22roval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 2 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Depax of Public Works that Final Approval be given for Lot Split No. 4 On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyr unanimous approval was given to Lot Split No. 449. Public Works Commission - At the meeting December 3, 1973 Mr . Fx _7 Ford was elected Chairman; the City Council was requested to coc with San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in seeking a dis site between West Redlands and Loma Linda; a committee to study lighting was named; and offer made to serve in any capacity rega the energy crisis . Mr. Frank Postle was unanimously reappointed to another term on Library Board, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Counc Knudsen. Appointments Mr. Frank Deshler, Jr. was appointed, and Mr. John Munn reappoin to serve on the Public Works Commission, unanimously, on motion Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Mr . James Celano was unanimously appointed to the existing vacan the Traffic Commission, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconds Councilman DeMirjyn. Chairman Ed Hales, Mr. Tony Jimenez, and Mr . John Melcher were u mously reappointed to the Planning Commission, on motion of Coun Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Letters of appointment and reappointment were authorized to be s over the Mayor 's signature. A letter accepting Mr. Dibble ' s res tion from the Public Works Commission and thanking him for his s was also ordered. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Merritt brought notification of transfer of ownersb the On-Sale Beer License at Guadalajara Inn. Mavor Cummings announced the Javcees Christmas Parade on Decembe btreet and Existing State Route 30 at Highland Avenue, which Council discussed at `Length. 'it 4ESS Resolution No. 3081, a resolution of the City Council requesting 'ution 3081 Board of Supervisors to permit the Regis,trax of Voters of San Bernar- � `ion dino County to render specified services to the City relating to the .ces conduct of the Municipal Election to be held ,on March 5, 1974, was unanimously approved, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded. by Councilman Knudsen. f In connection with the forthcoming election, on motion of Councilman kation oeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given dates ' to the establishment of a $200.00 fee for the publication of the ;merit Candidates ' Statement of Qualifications in English, with an additional ' $50.00 fee for publication in Spanish. This service to the candidates J is available upon their request, is not a requirement to run for office, and like any other political advertisement, is not assessable ° to the taxpayers of Redlands. Mayor Cummings announced a protest from Mr. Ron MCPeck to this charge to candidates for these costs . It was further explained that these charges are for printing costs only; that any remaining funds or any additional cost will bepassed on to each candidate who partakes of the service. x WAGER City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 3082, a resolution of .ution the City Council supporting measures to help solve the vital. national 3082 ly problem of the shortage of energy, and urging citizens and business in .s Redlands to comply with the President's request to reduce home and business heating and urging citizens to take all practical steps to conserve energy, which was adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Councilman Sewall recommended that goals be established, and City Manager Merritt explained that the utility companies have been requested to state definite targets. Headdedthat these seem to be between 10 and 20/ of usual consumption. ;all on motion of Councilman DeMixjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, c.ltic unanimous approval was given to the advertising for bids fox equipment �g Ial rental and paving .materials for .1974.. ., 'all - on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, street unanimous approval was given to the calling for bids for the completio of Ford Street from Sunset Drive to Redlands Boulevard. eve ,ince The City Manager was authorized to execute the Certificate of Accept- I y S ement ance on behalf of the City for two quitclaim deeds and one partial (I` %31.Q111. 1/G9--9-A V-;lI U1W1.1.%J11 WA- L%J%A.LL%- LJ-IU4lA J.J ij y&&, � -1 ---1--y-- -----, Redlands City Manager was authorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptar Christian in behalf of the City for a Grant Deed from the Redlands Christiar School School for street right-of-way purposes in connection with CRA No, City Manager Merritt presented Ordinance No. 1526, an ordinance of City of Redlands amending Ordinances No. 1445 and 1459 which provi ordinance for granting of franchises for CATV within the City of Redlands . No. 1526 CATV Merritt explained that recent FCC regulations controlling CATV frE necessitates amendment of the City's ordinances . Ordinance No. 14 was given first reading of the title and laid over under the rule: second reading scheduled for the meeting of December 18, 1973 . The agreement approved at the Council meeting of November 20 with San Bernardino Municipal Transit System was reconfirmed by the fol motion: ,,The City of Redlands approves $11, 258.00 and authorized Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to allocate that amol to the City of San Bernardino Municipal Transit System (SBMTS) foi Transit extended public transportation service into the City of Redlands. System Agreement approval amends the City of Redlands Fiscal Year 1973-74 approve I 8 claim to a total of $209, 179.00. The approval of the amount for the City of San Bernardino Municipa Transit System (SBMTS) makes the City of San Bernardino fully rest and accountable for such funds. " This motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, received unanimous approval. In the discussion that followed, it was noted that senior citizen.- receive free passes, that transfers will be available from Redlanc bus to the San Bernardino buses, and a recommendation will be mad( bettwr publicity be given to the routing and location of stops . Application On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Park Funds request from Director of Parks MacKenzie for permission to apply J funds for Prospect Park from the 1974 Bond Act (AB 392) through tl County Regional Parks Advisory Commission, was unanimously approve On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Fund Transfer unanimous approval was given for the transfer of funds from Park Park Outlay - Machinery and Equipment Fund to Motor Vehicle Fund of $2, Budget originally budgeted for a Green's Aerifier. The need of a Cushmar reduce high maintenance and gasoline consumption of an oil sprayer up is considered more urgent at this time. City Manager Merritt noted the retirement of Magnus Mead on Noveml Mead after over 40 years of serving the public of the City of Redlands , Hent electric system on City-owned land east of Alabama Street in the Santa :)n Ana Wash was granted to the Southern California Edison Company to any enable them to supply electric power to the Matich Brothers Hot Mix Plant located northerly of the City-owned land was approved, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None ing Council agreed to call a meeting for 2:00 P.M. on December 18, 1973 to Brty consider purchase of parking property between Fourth and Eureka Streets. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business to come before the Council, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:00 P.M. Next regular meeting, December 18, 1973. >Ci!rv6r of the City of Redlands kVY