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of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
the Council Chambers , Safety Ball, 21.2 Brookside Avenue, on O'a.aly 1 ,
1974 at 7 :00 R.M.
Planning Commission Items 3 :00 R.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M.
' Jack B. Cummings , Mayor
Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman
R. P. Merritt, Jr . , City Manager
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Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Leggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
County Museum Book, agreed to talo a picture of Mr . Ferris press
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the check to Mayor Cummings
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1974. were approves
submitted.
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BIDS
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The following 'bid for two trucks with refuse packer bodies was c
and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 1
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this date:
Dieterich Int ' l Truck Sales , Inc.
t San Bernardino, California Total Bid Price $23, 999.97
The bid was referred to the Purchasing Department for study and
krecommendation.
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Mr . Merritt stated that since April when the money was budgeted
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I these trucks by the department, the cost has increased $11, 271
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automatic transmissions are included. Mr . Merritt explained the
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the truck and prove to be a great savings in maintenance. Follc
Disposal discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counc-
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Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to the authorization of tl
of the bid to Dieterich International Truck Sales for two truck:
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refuse packer bodies , and including the automatic transmission,
total amount of $53, 271 .10.
PTIBLIC HEARING
r This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on
Ordinance Ordinance No. 1.537, an ordinance of the City of Redlands , amend:
11 No. 1537
TTni.fcarm Ordinance Code by adoption of the 1973 Edition of the Uniform. PI
Plumbing Code, Mayor Cummings declared the meeting open as a public hear-
Code
r any questions or comments concerning this ordinance. None beinc
coming, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No,
was adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full,
motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller .
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Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Oj
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No. 1.538, an ordinance amending the City Code as relates to the
Ordinance established for health inspection services to conform with the O
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ordinances . Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as z
Inspection hearing for any comments or questions concerning this ordinance,
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being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and Oj
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No, 1538 was adopted, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, secondec
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Councilman Miller, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance -
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AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor
NOES : None
. S ENT: None
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11 O MMI RECOMMENDATIONS
That a variance from the five-foot yard setback requirement in the A P
District to permit a zero setback for property located at 325 Cajon
Street be denied, for the reason that it did not meet the requirements
for granting a variance as listed in Section 50 . 20 of Ordinance No.
1000. The Planning Commission unanimously denied the request for
variance and moved to uphold and confirm the findings of theArchitec-
tural advisory Commission that the applicant be limited to the original3
intention of his application for a building permit to allow plastering
of the exterior surface as allowed by Ordinance No. 1000.
Dr. Muth filed an appeal to these Planning Commission decisions .
At this time Dr. Muth addressed Council, stating that the project grew
as it developed and that he did not realize he would be setting a
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precedent in this construction. He stated that he would take the
structure down if forced to do so, but would like to be able to do it
in the fall when it is cooler . Councilman Knudsen stated that apart-
ment residents on one side and the property owner on the other side hath;
objected to the wall on the property line,
Following Council discussion, Councilman DeMirjyn explained that while ii
this project is attractive in itself, it does not conform to the zoning!
requirements of the A-P District, and allowing it to remain would set a!
precedent which would be detrimental to the area as a whole. He moved
for a denial of the variance with a 90-day time limit for complete
removal of the addition. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Grace. Council discussed zoning requirements with Dr . Muth at some
length, then denied the appeal, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Miller
R.P.C. No. 404 - Amendment No. 119 to Ordinance No. 1000
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That R.P.C. No, 404, a resolution of the Planning Commission amending
Section 40. 20 of Ordinance No . 1000 pertaining to parking space
requirements for service stations, professional, business or adminis-
trative offices , and drive-in eating establishments, and also amending
Section 40. 30, Circulation within a Parking Area, be approved,
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Council discussed the parking problems in the three areas at length.
Mr. Schindler stated that providing adequate parking is an advantage
to a business, and explained that allowing inadequate parking in the
future because it has existed in the past is a disadvantage to all
businesses within an area. Councilman Knudsen stated reasons for dis-
agreeing with the requirements in the business, professional, and
administrative office area.
Following more discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded
by Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 404 was approved by the City Council,
and Ordinance No. 1539 was given first reading of the title and laid 3{
over under the rules, with public hearing set for August 6, 1974 at
"7:00 P.M.
R.P.C. No. 405 - Amendment No. 120 to Ordinance No. 1000
That R.P.C. No. 405, a resolution of the Planning Commission pertaining ;
to television antennas in mobile home parks, be adopted. Following an
explanation, on motion of Councilman DeMirJyn, seconded by Councilman
Miller, R. P.C. No. 405 was unanimously adopted, and Ordinance No. 1540 1�
was given .first reading of the title and laid over under the rules,
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with public hearing set for 7 :00 P.M. on August 6.
lot S lit No. 454 - Roberttl Cela ner
11 6. Icat lit No. 444 - Paul R. Bendeire - Final A roval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 21
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plar
Department that final approval be given to Lot Split No. 444.
motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
unanimous approval was given to final approval. of Lot Split No.
IADDE A:
A. A eal to Advisory Committee Decision - .Daniel R. Stellla
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developed by Mr. Steblay and unanimously agreed that there was
valid reason to delay construction of the improvements. Direct
Public Works Tack F. Shefchik concurred in this decision of the
Advisory Committee, as there was neither a drainage problem nos
traffic problem created by the construction of the improvements
this time.
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Mr. Merritt read the letter from Mr. Steblay in which he reques
11 Council permission to sign an agreement for improvements for cv
gutter, street paving, sidewalk and street lighting as requires
Engineering Division in connection with a building permit on pi
k located on the north side of Nigh Avenue west of Ninth Street.
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This matter was discussed at length by Council. Mr. Dudley Ket
y side, Miss Fayrene Burton and Mr . Van. Sickle appeared in behalf
r applicant, explaining economic reasons for Mr . Steblay` s reque.c
t. Councilman DeMirjyn moved that Mr. Steblay be permitted to sigr
agreement as relates to the installation of lights providing tf
install the curb and gutter at the proper street width. Motior
seconded by Councilman Knudsen. There was considerably more d1
and Dr. Miller moved that the motion be amended to allow Mr . St
to sign a covenant running with the land for installation of tI
gutters and sidewalks and street widening at such time as furtl
development takes place. This amendment to the motion was sect
k by Councilman DeMirjyn. Vote on the amendment was as follows :
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AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Grace
NOES : Councilman Knudsen, Mayor Cummings
ABSENT: None
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Motion carried. The vote on the original motion as regards sic
the covenant running with the land for street lights was as fol
AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace
NOES : Mayor Cummings, as he believed the amendment changed t
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intent of the original motion
ABS EN`I": None
r B. a2peal to Advisory Committee Decision - Robert W. Baker
Mr. Baker has appealed the requirement for installation of two
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lights on property located on the southwest corner of Country C
Drive and Verde Vista Drive.
The Advisory Committee on June 17, 1974 recommended the ,install
R! of street lights as required with a building permit for this pi
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Due to the relative isolation of the location and the geometric
the intersection, the committee believed it to be necessary frc
s a security and public safety standpoint. Council considered tr
appeal, discussed the matter at length, and on motion of Counci
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DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimously agreed tc
Mr. Baker to develop with one light at the ,intersection, with c
direction to the staff to forward to Mr. Miller the material developed
by Manning and Legal staff, and the matter was tabled until a
decision is reached by the Local Agency Formation Commission.
Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported that the Recreation'
Commission has proposed a request for $20, 000 in revenue sharing monies;
for recreation, however at this time he submits two requests which
together cost approximately $1, 000. The first is a chlorine measuring
system; the second an elevated portable lifeguard station for the High
School pool.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded b
Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval was given for the expenditure ofi`
revenue sharing funds to purchase the chlorine equipment and the port-
able eight-foot guard station in the amount of approximately $1, 000 .
"IONS ANIS PETITIONS
Following a presentation of the activities of the Colton-Redlands-
of : ucaipa Regional Occupational Program, which is under the guidance of
ass two teachers and two teacher-aides, and conducts classes in fundamen-
'e tals of marketing, Council unanimously approved the program and granted '
waiver of business license fee for student operation of the grange Cart;;
on Barton Road, and permission to peddle excess produce within
Redlands, providing the students have a proper identification of their
program, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman
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Grace. Mr . Ralph Meyering spoke, and a student, Karen Templin, gave
brief comments on her experience on the scope of the program.
.ATIONS
Mayor Cummings announced receipt of a letter from William Penn Mott
expressing appreciation to the Council for the resolution and their
efforts in promoting passage of Proposition 1 - the Park fond Act .
Mayor Cummings brought to Council attention a letter from J. L.
Merritt, Consultant and Special Engineering Services, and explained
that Mr. Merritt is requesting waiver of City business license fee
predicated on gross receipts. Mayor Cummings pointed out that Mr.
Merritt ' s business generates much travel expense and that this is not
of income to him, but is necessary in order to conduct his business,
hence he feels he should not be licensed on gross receipts . This was
discussed with the conclusion that many professional people have in and":
out expenses but that the only practical manner of setting up a busi-
ness license program is on gross receipts, a procedure used in most
cities . Following the Council ' s concurrence with satisfaction in the
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present system, Mayor Cummings requested that a letter be written to
Mr . Merritt, expressing this view.
Mayor Cummings explained the SANEAG distribution plan for SB 325 F-� nds ,
stating that the City of Redlands will receive transportation coverage
four times greater than that now existing. There will also be better Ii
transportation from Yucaipa through Redlands, and all levels of service ;:
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Ordinance Commission and the two terms expiring in July. In the discussic
No. 154 ..
s Sousing followed, the Council concurred that nine members for the Iousir.
z Commission Commission proved to be unsatisfactory and chose to have a surer.
E Commission. To amend the ordinance establishing the Housing Corr
Ordinance No. 1541, an ordinance to amend the membership from ni
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seven, was given first reading of the title and laid over under
rules with second reading scheduled for August 6, 1974.
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Personnel On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
Advisory mous approval was given to the appointment of Mr. William Bustex
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four-year term on the Personnel Advisory Board.
Mayor Cummings expressed concern regarding reports in the newspa
rx that Mr , Fred .Ford had not been invited to bid on demolition of
first buildings removed under the Redevelopment Program. City N
;I Merritt reminded Mr . Ford that his business license in the City
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listed as "land clearing" , not demolition. Mr . Ford reminded Cc
that he had asked for a legal decision concerning conflict of ir
in connection with the fact that he was chairman of the Public TA
Commission of the City.
City Attorney Taylor stated that each question of conflict of in
must be studied on its own merit. Mr . Taylor stated that since
Conflict Public Works Commission has not been asked by the Council to rev
of matter of redevelopment, nor are they in any way connected with
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contracting for demolition, he believes there is no conflict of
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interest in this instance. Mr. 'Taylor further stated that the c
of interest law relates to any person who is supplying goods or
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for a public entity on which he serves , and that this is not the
°r in this situation.
,Director of Building and Safety Mitchell explained that he did n
consult the City business license list, but instead with expedie
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his greatest concern, since the public nuisances had become prop
the City on the first of July, and it was essential to have them
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moved. Mr . Mitchell added that the Building and Safety Departme
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contracted for removal of 70 dangerous houses in the past year i
same manner.
7EW BUSINESS
IOn motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman trace
Resolution
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No. 3131 unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 3131, a resolutio
Weed the City of Redlands which provides for placement on the assessm
Abatement rolls of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds which const
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a fire hazard!
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Councilman DeMirjyn recommended consideration of an ordinance to
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vent a person or firm which is in present violation to a City Or
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x3130 rates was made August 1, 1972. He presented Resolution. No. 3130,
gal Which establishes new rates for disposal service to bring income in
line with expenditures .
Mayor Cummings also recommended a change in location of the line which
divides the two zones of disposal rates . The higher elevation charge
is determined by the following factors : lot size, time required to
traverse long drive-ways, and amount of disposal material. Mayor
Cummings stated that he believed this line had not been changed in 20
years and that. the City has grown a great deal in this time. He
Sal recommended study by an ad hoc committee to consider the location of
this line, and asked Mr. DeMirjyn to serve on this committee with
tee private citizens . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 3130 was unanimously adopted with
the original line in effect. A report from the study committee will
be expected in 90 days . Mrs . Marry Eldridge offered to serve on the
committee.
City Manager Merritt presented a request from the Citrus Belt Division ,
of the League of California Cities for $200 support for a suit to
pit declare the Fair Labor Standards Act unconstitutional because it vio-
lates State sovereignty. Following a brief discussion, on motion of
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval
was given to the expenditure of $200 for this proposed law suit.
X11 The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase 11
Crucks of two 30, 000 G.V.W. dump trucks for the Street Division at an esti-
mated cost of $22, 400 for two, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn,
seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimously.
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Deed A Grant Deed from the Redlands Contemporary Club to the City of
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Redlands in connection with the installation of a fire hydrant was
unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager authorized to execute the
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certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
authorization of the transfer of $9, 000 from the 1973-74 Elm Deaf
meat Beetle Spray .Program to the 1974-75 Park budget for purchase of a
three-wheel turf vehicle in the amount of $2, 500, 72-inch Triplex
Mower in the amount of $2, 700, and a new engine in No. 114 Ili ranger
for $3, 000, was unanimously approved,
The expenditure from General Fund Surplus of $6, 000 to defray the
Ln expenses of the Lincoln Shrine was unanimously approved on motion of:
D Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
Vice Mayor Miller, moved to approve the payment of bills and salaries
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There being no further business to come before Council, Council
adjourned, can motion, at 9:10 a.m.
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Next regular meeting, August 6, 1974.
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