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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05071974-cc_CCv0001.pdf MI . _`ES of a regular muting of the City Council , City of Redlands , hel Council. Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 7, 7 :00 F.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P. FRES1�1INT Jack B. Cummings, Mayer Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayer Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman 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 b invocation by Reverend Russell F. Haggerty of the Christian Mis Alliance Church. Mayer Cummings called to the podium two City employees to re.cei Water Distribution Operator Grade II certificates . The employs Certificate Paul_ Thorpe, who has been with the City since 1972, and Ruben F Award who started with the City as a Water Serviceman in 1966 . Mayor Cummings expressed his appreciation and that of the Council fox study and the classes these men have attended in order to make selves more proficient in their work for the City. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 1.6 and the adjournE meetings of April 23 and April 30, 1974 were approved as submit Messrs. Howard Stephens and Stan Shuttleworth appeared before C to ask for waiver of the fee for use of the Bowl for the 26th P Strobeli.ghter Camera Club Fiesta which will be held on May 19, Mr . Shuttleworth stated that the Camera Club has paid the emplc CON RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held May 7, 1974 at 3: 00 P.M. Present : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings ; Deputy City Attorney Brunick R.P.C. No. 402 - Precise Street Plan No. 12 - City of Redlands That R. P.C. No. 402, a resolution of the Planning Commission - Precise Street Plan No. 12, which plans to close, widen and vacate certain streets and alleys within the area bounded by Orange Street, Citrus Avenue, Eureka Street and Redlands Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following: that Citrus Avenue from Eureka to Orange be a minimum of 40 feet wide from each side of the centerline, so that the City of Redlands in its own construction and design will closely conform to the normal requirements as needed for a secondary highway. The closure of streets was discussed in general. The Council received a memorandum from Mr . Schindler stating that the requirement of a 40 foot width from each side of centerline might cause a loss of parking. City Manager Merritt explained that the City was obligated under the bond sale and the Lease Agreement to provide a specific number of parking places. Councilman Knudsen suggested that additional parking spaces might be acquired by limiting certain areas to compact car parking . Following a lengthy discussion which included a possible solution of the problem by requiring a 44 foot building setback, the Council concurred that no on-street parking was really desirable where there were parking lots on either side of the street, unanimously adopted R.P.C. No. 402, and introduced Resolution No. 3110, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting Precise (Specific) Street Plan No. 12, on motion of Council- man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller . The public hearing on this matter was set for the first Council meeting in June. In making the motion, Councilman Knudsen stated that it was hoped that the timing of the public hearing would allow time to receive recommended parking place layouts from both the architect and the Planning Department. R. P.C. No. 403 - Precise Street Plan No. 13 - City of Redlands That R. P. C. No. 403, a resolution of the Planning Commission recommend- ing Precise Street Plan No. 13 - a specific plan for street numbering within the City of Redlands and its zone of influence, be adopted. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, R.P.C. No. 403 was adopted, and Resolution No. 3111, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands .adopting Precise (Specific) Street Plan No. 13, was introduced, with public hearing on the resolution set for 7 :00 P.M. , May 21, 1974. Mr. Schindler presented a statement by the Planning Commission which was unanimously adopted, for forwarding to the County Planning Commission. It was recommended that the Council consider going on record as supporting this statement. Following lengthy discussion concerning the area in question, that is, the area between West Redlands and Loma Linda, Council elected -to re-state the Planning Commission' s communication as follows : 1. No demonstrated need for any type of zone change for the subject area; (i.e. ) any use other than agriculture is premature. 2. Subject General Plan amendment, if approved by the County, would have no effect on City policy as stated in Resolution No. 2601 with respect to the provision of City water service to the area; (i.e. ) Resolution No. 2601 requires that zoning be consistent with the Redlands General Plan as a condition for providinq City water UnanIMOU51Y geven On MO-ClOn 01 UOUT1CJ__LIIICtII IYIJ--L-Lt;'.Lr beC;UIIUt:-_U UY '­t man DeMirjyn. C. Commission Review and Approval No. 295 - Seventh Day Adventist Time Extension On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsel unanimous approval was given to a time extension for the Commis., Review and Approval No. 295 for the Seventh Day Adventist Churcl D. Lot Split No. 451 - Gulf Oil Company - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated April 2, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plan] Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 451. motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, i mous approval was given for Lot Split No. 451. E. Improvement Agreement Request - Orange Tree City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Mr. D. W. Wilcott ing permission to sign an improvement agreement on the followin( matters : (a) sidewalk from station 4+10 (east edge of mansion drive) to museum site (station 10+54) ; (b) fire hydrant located approximately 4501 east of California south side of Orange Tree Lane; (c) approximately 150 ' of sewer on California Street, north of entrance to Orange Tree Lane. Following lengthy discussion and explanation by Mr. Schindler, motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, i mous approval was given to waiver of (b) and (c) , with the under that the lateral for the fire hydrant be installed under the pa, and that consideration of item (a) , the sidewalk, be referred t( museum committee for concurrence. F. Air Resources Board City Manager Merritt announced as a matter of information to th, Council that the Air Resources Board Laboratory will establish field laboratory from June through September, 1974 to occupy th Winchester property in the Santa Ana Wash. This op-xation will I conducted in a trailer office. G. Request Waiver of Requirements - W. V. Cranfill City Manager Merritt brought a letter from Mr. Cranfill request waiver of the requirement to remove or elevate the canopy to pe overhead clearances of buses, and remove the northerly pump isl stated in Planning Department requirements No. 3 and 4 of Plann Commission minutes dated February 26, 1974, under the approval location of the bus and taxi service at 329 West Redlands Boule, Following discussion of cost and need of this, and an explanatil Mr. !ichindler that waiver of the Street requirements permitted to enter the property on a different alignment which does not n tate these requirements, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, secon, Councilman Miller, these requirements were waived, unanimously, Council. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings briefly explained the reduction in available fun, Resolution State Highways, adding that there will be from one to several y No. 3116 delay in the already budgeted highway projects . He recommended State A +-i nn ni= Racm1 4- 11 A a rccnl 4- of +-T,a r 4 4- .on Committee For Equal Representation for Council consideration of place- Im .cts ment of a proposition on the November 1974 ballot to provide the City election of Councilman by and/or from district. As the request was received after completion of the Agenda for May 7, it will be placed on the May 21, 1974 Agenda. Mr. M. P. Owens, Director of the Kiwanis-Evening Club, recommends the !s location of a bench for bus patrons at the corner of Orange and is Redlands Boulevard, and adds that his group will be glad to assist the Ls City in the purchase of one. Mr. Merritt stated that the Public Works and Park Departments are studying the needs for and cost of benches in certain areas and would welcome participation by the Kiwanis and any other group that would be interested in assisting. Councilman DeMirjyn announced receipt of a let-ter from Edwin A. Ly Movsesian stating that the highway adjacent to 1001 Cimarron Drivehas been studied by San Bernardino County with a recommendation that as the noise level is above the acceptable level, when the truck lane is added in that portion of the freeway, the Council request a wall or some sort of sound barrier be installed. tent The Mayor announced that the firm of L.B. King Engineers of Ontario are L developing a precise street plan for the alignment of Wabash Avenue between Seventh Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. Mayor Cummings read with regret a letter of resignation from Dr. Lloyd ration Dayes, who states that his heavy surgery schedule makes attendance at .s of the Park Commission meetings very difficult. Mayor Cummings also !iation announced the resignation of Mr. Croft Wright as a member of the Personnel Advisory Board. Letters of appreciation over the Mayor ' s signature will be sent to both commissioners . pint- On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Board of Parking Place Commissioner J. Edward Harp was re-appointed to of another three year term on the Board. Council briefly discussed `g enlarging the Commission, but concurred in delaying a decision follow- ;sion ing Mr. Merxitt ' s explanation that there will be changes in both the Parking District and the Parking Authority as a result of the downtown redevelopment. The matter will be on the agenda for the first meeting of September. Mayor Cummings acknowledged the presence in the audience of the Mayor, City Attorney and Councilman and many staff members from the recent Civic Day student participation in Council affairs. (ED BUSINESS Council received a detailed report from Garry Brown, Acting Director of Sanitation, with three proposals for the collection of newsprint within city. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMir. seconded by Councilwoman Grad, the matter was tabled for six moi j to assess the Buys Club ' s success , with a report from Garry Brow) Acting Disposal Superintendent, at that time. c Mayor Cummings explained that the Mayors of the Citrus Belt Divit of the League of California Cities are considering the method of Action Plan implementation of the Action Plan which was adopted at the annua: Impl.emen meeting of the League in San Francisco, He asked for Council op. Cation and direction concerning the contents of this proposal. Followii discussion, Council members concluded that the annexation polici{ seemed undesirable in relation to the present policy of the City Redlands , and also that the social responsibilities itemized wou: require extensive funds for staffing with no explanation for the source of the funds . Following discussion, Councilman Miller mo, reject the Action Plan Implementation as presented. Councilman I seconded. When Councilman DeMirjyn moved to table the matter to next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Mayor Cummings and car. by the following roll call vote: .AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Grace, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None Proposition Following an explanation by the City Manager of the Board of Sup, Beach, proposal for allocation of the funds available to the County in Park and event that the Park Bond Act is passed on the June 4 election, t] Recreation which the City of Redlands would receive $1107, 987, minute action Bonds supporting Proposition 1 - Beach, Park and Recreational Bonds, w, unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Miller , seconded by Support Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager authorized to notify t;' Board of Supervisors of this action. ;I NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1534, an ordinance to amend the City Code by adopt No. :1.534 the 1973 edition of the Uniform Building Code as the Building Col Uniformthe City of Redlands, was given first reading of the title and 1 Building over under the rules, with public hearing set for the Council me Code of May 21 , 1974. Resolution Resolution No. 3112, a resolution of the Council adopting a Sala. No. 3112 schedule for overtime pay purposes for uniformed police officers Off-duty City of Redlands, which proposes to update the current schedule '. Police Pay which police officers are paid for off-duty assignments, was una: ly adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councils Knudsen. Resolution Resolution No. 3113, a resolution of the City Council of the Cit No. 3113 Redlands endorsing Proposition 9, on the ballot for June 4, 1974 Endorsing Political Reform Act of 1974, was unanimously adopted on motion Proposition Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Nine Resolution Resolution No, 3114, a resolution of the City Council of the Cit No, 3114 Redlands approving Solid Waste Management Plan for San Bernardin County, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen County seconded by Councilwoman Grace. Disposal Plan Councilman DeMirjyn took exception to a statement attributed to Merritt by the Redlands Daily Facts concerning the disposal site problem. Mr. DeMirjyn presented papers which he stated document position and presentation to Council in mid-1973 . Mayor Cumming, acknowledged receipt of these papers. I On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, 1974, was unanimously adopted, can motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. �1 lution A Resolution urging the Governor to retain a proposed Joint UCR/TJCLA 11 jl cal medical training program for U.C. Riverside in the 1974-75 budget., was 11 unanimously adapted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by ring ram Councilwoman Grace. 3, S„ ANAGFR t Call On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the fl I! cart City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the extension of taxi--way, installation of runways and identification lights and. safety H fencing at the Redlands Municipal Airport, unanimously. a On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman :Knudsen., �3 Council unanimously accepted Schedule II of the Water Treatment and ptance Disposal Facilities modifications and additions constructedaby Jesse yule II Hubbs and Sons, subject to the following conditions : it r (1) completion of the seven day operational test when treated waste-- a tment water is available at the percolation pond site; t (2) the normal one year contractor ' s warranty on the completed work.; (3) expiration of the 35 day lien period with no liens filed against. 1 the project. fan The request by the Crafton Hills College for use of Prospect Park if again this year from August 2 - 24 for a theater festival was unani- ter 3 ival mously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded. by Council-- I man Miller, with a proviso that the signing for the events be referred I back to the Planning Department. Mr, Conant Halsey appeared in behalf of the Redlands Council of the ! Arts and requested use of the Smiley Parr k. in the afternoon and the Fee Redlands Bowl.. in the evening for a program on Sunday, June 16th to 1 launch the beginning of another summer of entertainment in Redlands . '3 Waiver of the $40.00 fee for the use of the Bowl was granted unanimous-11 ly, with the understanding that the staff attendant fee will be paid and cleaning fee if not carried out by the group. oval 3! shment On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, j unanimous approval was given to Vera Lynn for permission to sell refreshments during her dance recital, if r A claim against the City on behalf of Frank R. Harwood was acknowledged and denied in routine manner and referred to the City' s insurance carrier . The City Manager was authorized to execute the Certificate of Accept- :. Deed ance on behalf of the City for a Grant Deed from the Circle K Corpora_ Le H tion for street right-of-way purposes in connection with. Commission i Review and Approval No. 311, unanimously, on motion of Councilman 3 DeMijyn, seconded by Councilman Miller . City Manager Merritt briefly described the present position of Redevel- opment in the City and explained that there will be an obligation to " -F;:4Vit'1�3 r to r rtt,rn r<=1-ri r,ry re4-rn-4-c n—A +- ­4 ,.„,-1- —,z:.,—,-.—„»:i-«9 ,., i 4. Position of Community Development Coordinator, in which Mr. Poer would assist Mr . Schindler in carrying out the assignee responsibilities under this function. Mr . Merritt then summarized the broad experience and capability able to the program by utilization of these three men. He also presented cost, contract figures and a detailed chart of .indivic functions and responsibilities. Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he believed the matter should he been presented in personnel session. Councilman Knudsen spoke i complimentary manner about the people recommended but agreed the preferred to talk about this in personnel meeting,. Following further comments, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, sE by Councilman Knudsen, the matter was unanimously laid over to e adjourned regular meeting of the City Council at 4 : 30 P.M. on T May 14, 1.974 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Council adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on 'Tuesday, Me 1974 at 4: 30 P.M. ATTEST . s r Citj Q rk r of the City of Redl` nds 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-