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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04011975-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 April 1, 1975 at 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 Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Bishop Weldon B. Jolley of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1975 were approved as submitted. The following bids for the construction of Ash Street cul-de-sac at Ash Street and Toyon Avenue were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A .M. this date : Kruger-McGrew San Bernardino, CA Total $11, 720 .00 Sully-Miller Contracting Company Street Riverside, CA Total $10, 954. 75 -de-sac Turner Construction I rrom Lne auaience mrs . ALxinson reporzea -caau the t�ni_x, t-ommi-Lcul actively studying and researching material relating to a Senior sens ' Center. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning commission recommendations as considered by the City C1 at a regular meeting thereof held on April 1, 1975 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayo: Cummings; City Attorney Taylor 1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 233 - Wilson-Hill That the request of Wilson-Hill for a Conditional Use Permit to a medical clinic and board and care facility to be constructed easterly side of Terracina Boulevard, northerly of Laurel Avenul zone, be approved, subject to the recommendations of all departs outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated March 25, 1975 ani further conditions : 1) That this is final action for Phase 1 ; 2 this is conceptual approval for Phase II; it is understood that cants will return for commission review and approval , at which public hearing will be held; 3) That Phase III is specifically from this recommendation. These conditions are to be added as Department requirements 15, 16, and 17. Following discussion, II motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, recommendations of the Planning Commission were accepted and Co' al Use Permit No. 233 was granted by unanimous vote. 2 . Conditional Use Permit No. 235 - Reverend Peter P. Staviski That the request of Reverend Peter P. Staviski fora Conditiona Permit for a school for children proposed on the property locat, the east side of Church Street approximately 150 feet south of 1 Avenue, C-1 zone (R-2 zone pending) , be approved subject to the mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commissi, minutes dated March 25, 1975. Following discussion, on motion cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous appro, given to Conditional Use Permit No. 235 as recommended by the P Commission. 3 . Conditional Use Permit No. 236 - Karahalios and Stapakis That the request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 81 condominium project on 6.8 acres of property located on the nor corner of Brookside Avenue and Tennessee be approved, subject t, recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Comm minutes dated March 25, 1975 and the recommendations of the Arc' tural Advisory Board, adding Item 15 to the Planning Department recommendations : That the hours of use for the proposed tennis not later than 10 :00 P.M. or earlier than 7 :00 A.M. , and that t; lighting be so designed as to cause a minimum glare on surround properties . Following lengthy discussion of the items listed a, cussion of the location of the contract-B water line, on motion Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous a. was given to the recommendations of thw Planning Commission. C, tional Use Permit No. 236 was approved, subject to satisfactory location of the contract-B water line. 4. Amendment R. P.C. No. 419 - Amendment No. 124 to Ordinance No. 1 That R.P.C. No. 419, a resolution of the Planning commission fo tion of Amendment No. 124 to Ordinance No. 1000, to permit fort and similar uses in the agricultural zones, be approved. On mo Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, R.P.C. No. unanimously approved by the City Council . Ordinance No. 1549, nance to extablish Amendment No. 124 to Ordinance No. 1000, was first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with hearing set for April 15, 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. 5. Lot Split No. 452 - Wilbur G. Hartzell - Time Extension I_LC11-.;t_ 114U. 0:71U — 1UUC:11LPC% _LJ1UUL1_)ULtiLU_U — r_111ci.1 tA.L21UVd1 All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 3, 1974 having been fulfilled, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart- ment that final approval be given Tract No. 8916 (original owner W. J. E. Corporation) . Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. Park Commission - Councilwoman Grace reported that the Park Commission has made a preliminary study of the budget and finds a deficit situ- ation which the Commission hopes can be made up through the year. Housing Commission - on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Coun- Lng cilman Knudsen, approval was given for the Housing Commission to con- fission vene at the regular meeting time on April 24, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Lng Council Chambers to consider senior citizen housing under Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Public Works Commission - Councilman Knudsen reported that the Public Works Commission studied the request of Mr. Robert Wagner for waiver of the ordinance requirement for 10 per cent cash deposit to guarantee the installation of off-site improvements. The Commission recommended no change in the ordinance. Council discussed this matter and concurred. Councilman Knudsen also reported that the Commission had studied the possible extension of Ford Street through to Garden Street, both before and after Ford Street was connected with Redlands Boulevard, and that the Commission unanimously voted that the extension not be put through at this time. He added that Garden Street improvement was recommended and that the Commission recommended that an alternate route be sought. Mr. Knudsen suggested that an alternate route might be available across property that is not Vet developed. Council discussed this, the widening of Garden Street and the covering of the drain, with members of the audience. Following the discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Council unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Public Works Commission and set a limit of six months ' time for the study of an alternate route. Board of Parking Place Commissioners - At their meeting of March 26, 1975 the Commissioners voted unanimously to dissolve the Parking Dis- trict effective July lst, and to dissolve the Parking and Business Im- Lng & provement Area A. Chairman Gene Malone and commissioner Ed Harp spoke less Dvement with Council about the coming changes in parking which will be brought A about by the redevelopment project. They pointed out that a portion of the redevelopment area will still remain within the Business improve- ment Area if it is not dissolved. They further recommended that the responsibilities for parking be assumed by the Parking Authority. Mayor Cummings expressed appreciation for the valuable guidance and purchase, expansion, or improvement of parking lots only; and t] funds cannot be used for other projects that are not primarily ] On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsei unanimous approval was given to the dissolution of the Parking I and of the Parking and Business Improvement Area A, effective Ji 1975 . **Corrected by Council minutes of April 15, 1975 to read matter of dissolution of the Parking District was referred to s� and the attorney, with a report to be made to Council at the fi: II in May. " Council then considered a third recommendation of the Parking 0 sion, that the lease-purchase agreement for Parking Lot 2-A wit, Lease- Pacific Southwest Realty be approved as submitted. Mr. Frank G. Purchase Agreement explained the plan to the Council and it was discussed at lengt] Pacific Gilbert added that approval of this agreement would provide a ml Southwest improvement of the traffic problem at the drive-in window at Se, Realty Pacific Bank. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Mi. seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given ti ance of the lease-purchase agreement, APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS City Manager Merritt brought to Council ' s attention a letter fri Colwell Company with a request to display "For Sale" signs on t] property at Church Street and Lugonia Avenue for an additional Request of six months . It is recommended that Council ask the Board of to to consider the matter and make a recommendation toward a tempo: Board of Realtors solution to this problem, caused by the economics of this time. motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, recommendation of the Manager was unanimously approved. City Manager Merritt brought notice from the Department of Alcol Beverage Control of an application for alcoholic beverage liceni 1212 Orange Street. COMMUNICATIONS Option B on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsei Water fer of option B water stock to M. M. and, A. G. Miller was appro, Transfer unanimously. Mayor Cummings announced the Community Garden Project. Mayor Cummings read a recommendation from Reverend Hal Hudspeth Census pact that Council reconsider its stand concerning the designatii jl Spanish-speaking residents in the census being undertaken by th, This was discussed briefly; no Council action. Council commended the "Walk for the Hungry" benefit, sponsored I Walk local churches, which will take place Sunday, April 13th, from I , I Councilman Knudsen announced a Water Quality Control Board hearing on April 4th in the San Bernardino Convention Center, with a State hearing to follow on April l5th. SHED BUSINESS Director of Public Works Shefchik introduced Mr. W. J. Carroll, presi- dent of James Montgomery Engineers, who spoke briefly about his firm ' s a Ana review of the Santa Ana River - Mill Creek Cooperative Water Project r - Agreement. He praised the concept and the facility planning but stated r Creek lie e had some questions in connection with the agreement as related ect to the City Water Master Plan. Mr. Carroll stated that he would like further time to attend the meetings and to study the matter with the staff. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, the matter was unanimously tabled for thirty days and Mr. Carroll was authorized to represent the City of Redlands in this matter SINESS Following an explanation by City Manager Merritt of the necessity for lution removing Garden Street from the Federal Aid Type II System in order to 3172 en make the street eligible for a Federal Highway Safety Act Grant, Coun- et cil unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3172, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. lutions In order to vacate two portions of land adjacent to Farview Lane, Res- 3173 & olutions No. 3173 and 3174, which set the public hearing on these vaca- tions for April 15, 1975, were unanimously adopted, on motion of Coun- et cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. tions As the above matters of New Business were being handled, Council dis- cussed them informally with members of the audience. ANAGER On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- t mous approval was given to an amended Joint Powers Agreement to con- rs ement form with changes required by HUD to comply with the Housing and Com- ing munity Development Act of 1974. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, an ement agreement between the San Bernardino Transit System and the City of sporta- Redlands for public transit service utilizing SB 325 funds was adopted 25 with the following roll call vote : s AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn, who stated that his vote represented a philosophical objection ABSENT: None Council approval of the agreement with the San Bernardino Transit Sys- tem covers the following minute actiont 'Thr- rit-v cif PPt91 ;4nr1.q inn-rc-)vP_q �?9 . 497 ;:ind Srnithern FarKing the pan t3er'narctino -i,ra-nsit 6ystem tor use or tne o1a City Yard I for parking buses which are used for service in Redlands. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsei Gas Tax mous approval was given to the substitution in the 1974-75 gas I Budget Substitu- budget of reconstruction of Fern Avenue from Nanette to Center tion, Fern in an estimated amount of $115, 000.00, in lieu of the widening Avenue Avenue between Dearborn and Wabash Streets, for which rights-of- difficult to obtain. A request for outside the city water service to the Digmore Corl located at the southwest corner of Opal and Colton Avenue, was z subject to the following requirements : 1. Install an eight-incl Outside mum diameter) main and water system as shown on a map on file is Water Service Public Works Department; 2. Sign the standard annexation agreem( Provide fire protection as required by the County Fire Marshal. service was approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded Councilman Knudsen, unanimously. Approval for purchase by the Cemetery Department of a used elec' Cemetery 4_ marketeer in the amount of $900 .00 was unanimously given on mot: Department Marketeer Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. These fundi come from prior years ' surplus. An over-expenditure of $2, 389.00 and an additional purchase ordo $437.00 for the Community Ball Park were approved on motion of ( man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, After considerablE cussion an additional $4, 000 .00 for lighting for the ball park Recreation approved, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilmaj Department DeMirjyn, with the following roll call vote: Funds AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen NOES : Councilwoman Grace, Mayor Cummings ABSENT: None Mayor Cummings stated that he believed it wrong to spend Revenue ing Funds piecemeal between budget sessions, and felt that other were being neglected. Dedication On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grad Ash Street declaration of dedication from the Redlands Unified School Dist: Cul-de-sac the City of Redlands, in connection with construction of a cul-( on Ash Street at Cope Junior High was approved. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance tee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, P.M. Next regular meeting, April 15, 1975 . A rpm V Q m.