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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02181975-cc_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 February 18, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. i Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M. T_ 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 Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance. In lieu of an invocation, Councilman DeMirjyn asked that all present in the Council Chambers pause in a moment of silent prayer in memory of Congressman Jerry L. Pettis, who served the City and the County so well for nine years and who was killed in a plane crash on Friday. Mayor Cummings read a Resolution of Tribute to Jerry Pettis. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this resolution was unanimously approved, and ordered to be printed, signed by the Coun cil, and presented to Mrs. Shirley Pettis. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1975 were approved as submitted. HEARINGS Ordinance nance No. lt34b, an ordinance amending tfte Uses Permitted Sectior. No. 1545 Zoning Ordinance No. 1000. Mayor Cummings again announced the TT Uses Per- open as a Public Hearing for any questions and comments. None h mitted in forthcoming, the Public Hearing was declared closed. on motion Ordinance Gilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Ordinance No. 11- No. 1000 '( adopted, with waiver of reading of the ordinance in full, by the lowing roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSENT: None ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mayor Cummings spoke in tribute to Chuck Palmer, stating that he most illustrious master of ceremonies who had been demoted to Sa Bernardino and that he hoped there would be an additional salary crease to compensate Mr. Palmer for having to leave Redlands , q a serious note, he thanked Mr. Palmer for the ethical manner in he had covered the City' s business for so many years, and wishes well on his new assignment in San Bernardino. Mayor Cummings a] corned Mr. Pat Sheeran, who will be filling Mr. Palmer ' s positior Mr. Chuck Juran of 108 West Highland Avenue, owner of property i downtown parking district, complimented the Council on the appez of downtown Redlands, which is so improved by the removal of thE buildings. Larking He stated that he had reviewed the ordinances and resolutions eE Lot lisping the Vehicle Parking District. He pointed out to Council Transfers bonds are still being paid off by downtown property owners and t some property owners had paid for their entire assessments in ca Juran stated that if there are surplus assets above those needee parking following the transfer of the three parking lots to the opment Agency, he believes that the funds should be returned to property owners. Mayor Cummings thanked Mr. Juran and explain& the parking lot transfers will be discussed further under Item I the agenda. Mrs. Laverne Fountain, of 340 Fountain Avenue, brought Council z mation declaring March 1, 1975 as American Field Service Day am the proclamation. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by woman Grace, unanimous approval was given this proclamation. Mr. Robert Wagner, former Councilman, requested that Council ret Public Works requirement of ten percent cash and remainder by sE fl Bond bond to guarantee completion of work. Mr. Wagner suggests that Procedure requirement be covered by a letter of credit, and explained that project the ten percent cash will require $24,000. This was di: briefly, with Mayor Cummings reminding Mr. Wagner that they were at a regular meeting thereof held on February 18, 1975 at 300 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings; City Attorney Edward Taylor Lot Split No. 458 - Lars Hording That the request of Lars Hording for permission to split property located on the south side of Elizabeth Street, approximately 900 feet south of Crescent Avenue, with modifications to property development standards, be approved. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning minutes dated February 11, 1975, and with modifications to the property devel- opment standards. Commission Determination No. 24 - Robert Stern That the request of Robert Stern for a Commission Determination that the operation of a Real Estate office in the shopping center located on the northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Judson Street is compat- ible with and similar to one or more uses permitted in the C-1 zone, 'be approved. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, RPC No. 415, a resolution of the Planning commission approving Commission Determination No. 24, was adopted by the City Council by unanimous vote. Tract No. 8853 - (aka Herb Angel PRD) - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated January 7, 1975 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given to Tract No. 8853 subject to completion of signatures for the final map. On motion of CouncilmaTt Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given for Tract No. 8853 . Report- Tri-City Airport Councilman Knudsen reported that at a recent meeting of the East Valley Planning Agency Airport Land Use Commission which he chaired, a devel- oper appeared applying for a permit to build three commercial-indus- trial-recreation buildings several hundred feet west of Tri-City Air- port on an extension of Hunt ' s Lane. This application also showed several higher buildings on the same property nearer to and on a line with the midline of Tri-City Airport. The location of this development was of concern to the Commission because of its proximity to the Air- port. Ultimately, permission was given to build with the proviso that a 275 foot wide emergency zone be made through the entire property on a line with the midline of the airport. Council concurred that although San Bernardino might benefit by having additional buildings on the tax roll, the loss of Tri-City Airport could bring about the joint use of Norton and result in heavy air traffic over Redlands. Park Commission - Councilwoman Grace announced that the Park Commission will meet Thursday to consider further the Master Plan of Parks and to make arrangements for Arbor Day. She reported that Council would receive petitions from parents from the Smiley School area protesting the Park Department ' s list of priorities . Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen stated that concerned parents had addressed the Recreation Commission with offers to assist in the establishment of a park area at Smiley School. He added that of Dr. Wheeler stated the schools would be unable to maintain any parks (Z which might be developed, as this would be a cost of $1, 500 per acre ..,w ..... .,.,.....� �. ..... ...,.......,,a. ..,.v. ......... ........,..,.,... y.w..,., .. ,,,.4 .......,....,... ........... _. ., ——47- Water -Water Project Agreement. The staff will brief Council members o.) contents of this document, and there will be a public hearing on agenda for March 4, 1975. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Morey On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, House request for extension of the YWCA tours of the Morey House was as Tours for one year. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace of fees for the use of the Redlands Bowl by the YWCA for their d; recital in June was unanimously approved, because they handle al. matters at no cost to the City. Mr. Merritt presented two applications for alcoholic beverage li for Council information; one from Gay 90 ' s Pizza Parlor for on s, beer and one from A & W Beverage for off sale general, COMMUNICATIONS Commission Appointments On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Planning Warren Elliott, retired Police Captain, was unanimously appointe Commission replace Mr . Ben Rabe on the Planning Commission. Airport On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, Advisory Jerry Arendt was unanimously appointed to fill the unexpired ter. Board Mr. Wayne Germain on the Airport Advisory Board. Council concurred in approval of the Mayor ' s absence from the St for four days while he will be attending meetings in Washington, Councilman Knudsen requested a bus stop sign at the corner of Or Street and Redlands Boulevard and also that the bus schedule be on the bench. , Mayor Cummings reported that it is anticipated that the four bus Bus the Redlands bus service will be available by March 16th and tha Service service will start at that time. s UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Manager Merritt presented a memorandum from the Board of Pa. Place Commissioners concerning the allocation of funds resulting transfer of three parking lots to the Redevelopment Agency. The Parking agreed upon was $170, 505.00, with the stipulation that it be pai Lot later than July 1, 1980, and that the funds be used for new side Transfers lighting, additional parking, and Fifth Street improvements in t portions of the Vehicle Parking District not occupied by the Red meat Agency. Council then again considered Mr. Juran ' s question on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace referred the matter to the legal staff for a report at the next H Conditional Use Permit No. 200 had been given by Council. Mr. Wilcott' fl letter stated that inflation has made the development impractical. TSINESS j i Resolution No, 2694 established an Underground Utilities Advisory Com- mittee, with members to be appointed by the City Council. On motion ofil Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the following �rground r .ities utility company representatives were unanimously appointed to this com .sort' rittee mittee : Mr. L. C. „Arch" Arthington, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company; Mr. Gene C. Donaldson, General Telephone Company; Mr. Ted Ehret, Southern California Gas Company; and Mr. Don Lally, Southern x California Edison. Company. This committee is reactivated in order to 111 1 t create appropriate underground districts , =i [ANAGER I Call On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, una:ni r mous authorization was given for the City Clerk to advertise for bids 14 11 .ning for the high pressure sewer cleaning machine included in the 1974-- 5 11 gine Sewer Division budget. r The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the following quit 31 claim deeds : i_ 11 ',s To Carlos F. and Linda D. Guzman and to Cecil A. and Irene A. Pattison �n in connection with closure of Toyon Street, on motion of Councilman `et Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. 3 °I y, To Steven D. and Elisabeth J. Wasson and to Derral D. and Catherine R 1 3� Sandie Smith in conjunction with the closure of a portion of alley east of '' Normandie Court, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council-- 3 man Knudsen. j City Manager Merritt explained that under the provisions of SB312 em- ployees being hired under current emergency hiring practices will be removed from the PERS program, On motion of Councilman DeMiryn, 1 seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to support 3 of SE12, as was requested by the City of Sonoma.. Councilman DeMirjyn asked if the present hiring of CETA employees was r removing temporary employees from City rolls. Attorney Erunick stated that this would not be legal. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Co it , tee. { i There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8: 25 P.M. I Next regular meeting, March 4, 1975 . F